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SOCIAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR III

Recruitment #15-002052-0005

Introduction

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE CARROLL COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES ONLY.

GRADE

18

LOCATION OF POSITION

CARROLL COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

1232 Tech Court

Westminster MD 21157

Main Purpose of Job

The Out-of-Home Administrator provides guidance, instruction and supervision to caseworkers in assigned program areas consistent with program regulations, policies and procedures. The position coordinates with DHR Program Managers, State, county and private agencies, boards and panels regarding clinical and administrative issues related to Out-of-Home Services. Administrative functions are performed for Out-of-Home Services including meetings, tracking and reporting and fiscal management. Through active and effective participation in the formulation and implementation phases, the position is to focus on State and local regulation, policy, procedure and the relationship they have to the successful performance of clinical duties and overall operations of the Unit and/or Service Division. This position promotes increased intra and interagency coordination, cooperation, and linkages, which ultimately result in more effective services for the Department's customers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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 (7) years of professional experience in a social work capacity in a public or private agency or institution, four (4) years of which must have been in an administrative, supervisory or consultative capacity.

NOTES:

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.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE CARROLL COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES ONLY.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates filling positions in this classification must be licensed by the Board of Social Work Examiners. (Please upload a copy of your license with your application.) 

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.

SELECTION PROCESS

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.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience relating to the requirements of the position.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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. The paper application must be received by 5 PM on the closing date for the recruitment.     

Do not submit unsolicited documentation. Copies of diplomas are not required.

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.




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