HUMAN SERVICE SPECIALIST IV

By law, DJS is a child-serving agency responsible for assessing the individual needs of referred youth and providing intake, detention, probation, commitment, and after-care services. DJS collaborates with youth, families, schools, community partners, law enforcement, and other public agencies to coordinate services and resources to contribute to safer communities.

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DJS Headquarter located in Baltimore City, Maryland

The Human Services Specialist IV is an advanced-level position that is responsible for determining Title IV-E eligibility for DJS' youth. 

The Human Services Specialist IV will review and evaluate youth case file documentation to determine potential and ongoing eligibility for the Title IV-E funding. The incumbent will coordinate activities with the DJS Regional Offices and Facilities, and the Circuit/District Courts of the entire state to obtain the necessary determinations for Title IV-E reimbursements.

The Human Services Specialist IV will also be responsible for maximizing and securing Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, and Child Support resources to assist in the cost of providing residential care and other services for DJS youth. The Human Services Specialist IV will serve as a liaison between DJS, Child Support Enforcement, and the Social Security Administration to ensure that Department accesses appropriate funding resources. Additional duties will  include preparing monthly productivity reports in collaboration with supervisors to review productivity and data statistics.

Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Three years of experience in the administration of a human services program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs, procedures, practices and organizations.

Notes:

1. Additional professional or technical experience in the administration of a human services program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs, procedures, practices and organizations may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Education at the graduate level at an accredited college or university in a human services related field may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester hours per year for up to two years of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Administrative Officer classifications and Administrative Officer specialty codes in the General, Administrative, Clerical, and Officer Services field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

Candidates must have one year of experience determining and processing Title IV-E benefits.

Candidates who possess at least two years of experience performing intermediate to advanced-level functions within Microsoft Excel are desired.

 Limited to current State of Maryland employees.

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.  This list will be used by DJS hiring agency to select employees.

The assessment will be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience as it relates to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate educational and employment information on your application. Please make sure to provide sufficient information on your application to show the qualifications for this recruitment.

For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online application process is strongly urged. However, if you are unable to apply on line you may mail a paper application and copy of license/certificate to the address below or fax a paper application and copy of license/certificate to the fax number below. If you choose to fax or use regular mail, you must include on each page of the attachment your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number that is located at the top of the bulletin and the last 4 digits of your SS#.  Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. The paper application must be received by 5 p.m., close of business, on the closing date for this recruitment.  No postmarks will be accepted:

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services

OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit

One Center Plaza 120 W. Fayette St.

Baltimore, MD. 21201

Attn: Kia Brown

Fax number 410-333-4188  

The resulting Certified Eligible List for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies. Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact DJS Office of Human Resources at djs.ohr@maryland.gov. Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay  

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

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.