SOCIAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR III

THIS IS A POSITION-SPECIFIC RECRUITMENT FOR THE BALTIMORE CITY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.  THIS POSITION MAY REQUIRE WORKING HOURS FROM  2:30 P.M. -11:00 P.M. DURING THE WEEKDAY AND WEEKEND. 

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DHR/BALTIMORE CITY DEPARTMENT SOCIAL SERVICES

CPS/EXTENDED HOURS

1900 N. HOWARD STREET

BALTIMORE, MD 21218

The purpose of this Unit Manager's position is to provide administrative support for the Child Protected Services (CPS)-Extended Hours program by developing as necessary and executing plans which ensure the implementation of the goals and objectives set for the assigned program and the overall mission of the agency.

The position's core responsibility is to ensure the safety, permanency and well being of each vulnerable child in each caseload. The incumbent will manage daily operations of the Extended Hour (After Hour) Services within the Safety Program, provide supervision and oversight of 2-4 supervisors, ensure that policies and procedures of Screening and Safety Program are adhered to by staff, ensure appropriate shift coverage, train permanent and support staff on policies and procedures of Extended Hours, ensure referrals are processed correctly and forwarded to day shift staff timely and acts as an agency liason with community partners.

This responsibility is assured through the provision of the oversight of the activities of professional social workers at the supervisory level, lower level social work staff, Family Services Caseworkers, clerical and other support staff.

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.

*THIS POSITION MAY REQUIRE WORKING HOURS FROM  2:30 P.M. -11:00 P.M. DURING THE WEEKDAY AND WEEKEND.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION: AVAILABLE TO WORK WEEKDAY AND WEEKEND AFTERNOONS FROM 2:30 p.m. - 11:00 P.M.

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

Attention: LaToura Jones

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Or, fax requested information to: 410-333-0882; Email dhr.esu@maryland.gov: Voice 410-767-7414, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347.  

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

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