SOCIAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR III

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DHR/ST. MARY'S COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

23110 LEONARD HALL DRIVE

LEONARDTOWN, MD 20650

To provide program management and oversight, leadership, specialized technical expertise and clinical supervision to the Social Work Supervisor and staff members of the Out-of-Home and Adoptions Services unit, and to a team of staff members representing different programmatic expertise working on geographic teams and within the central office of the St. Mary`s County Department of Social Services.  To oversee the daily operations of these programs; to train staff and to ensure that the Department meets or exceeds the performance measure goals for these programs.  To serve as a lead Departmental representative in the community, working with customers, other agencies and partners for the purpose of ensuring complete program effectiveness and providing overall community support.  To participate in the management activity of the Department so that the Department continues to respond to and anticipate the needs of its customers. Position supervises Social Work Supervisor-Family Services and other staff caseworkers.  Position receives managerial supervision from Assistant Director of Services.

Education: Possession of a master's degree in social work from an accredited college or university approved by the Council on Social Work Education.

Experience: Seven years of professional experience in a social work capacity in a public or private agency or institution, four years of which must have been in an administrative, supervisory or consultative capacity.

Note:

1. These requirements are established by the Social Service Administration by authority provided in Human Services §4-204 of the Annotated Code of Maryland and the Department of Budget and Management, Office of Personnel Services and Benefits does not have authority to accept substitutions or equivalents.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a commissioned officer in Social Work classifications or Social Work specialty codes in the Social Science, Psychology, and Welfare field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MARYLAND LCSW-C (CLINICAL) AND EXPERIENCE IN INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAMING. 
• CANDIDATES SHOULD HAVE THOROUGH KNOWLEDGE OF COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND SERVICES IN ST. MARY'S COUNTY

Limited to candidates willing to accept employment in St. Mary's County which is 85 miles SE of Baltimore, 70 miles SE of Washington, DC and 85 miles NE of Richmond, VA.

1. Candidates filling positions in this classification must be licensed by the Board of Social Work Examiners.

2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties are required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application. 

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred.  If the online application process is not available, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to: DHR Examination Services Unit, 311 W. Saratoga Street, First Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.  Or, fax requested information to: 410-333-0882. 

Do not submit unsolicited documentation. The paper application must be received by 5 PM on the closing date for the recruitment.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay, 1-800-925-4434.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.