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SOCIAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR III

Recruitment #15-002052-0007

Introduction

This is a Position Specific Recruitment for the Baltimore City Department of Social Services.  You must possess two years of experience providing educational services to children, individuals or families and meet the minimum education and experience requirements to be approved for this recruitment.

GRADE

18

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City Department of Social Services

Office of Education and Academic Enhancement

3031 E. Biddle Street

Baltimore, MD 21213

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to function as a manager for the Office of Education and Academic Enhancement (OEAE). Performance of this function includes the supervision of assigned staff and the provision of effective management, oversight and direction of the OEAE to ensure the academic achievement of children and youth in Baltimore City Department of Social Services (BCDSS). Duties include the supervison and development of staff, the development and implementation of internal processes to support the academic achievement of children and youth in BCDSS and the development and enhancement of systems to track educational experiences of children and youth in BCDSS.

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.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Two years of experience providing educational services to children, individuals or families. 

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of a Masters Degree in Education, Child Development with knowledge in the areas of education, special education, early childhood education and early intervention.  

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please 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.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

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.

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

Attention: Leslie Wigfield

311 W. Saratoga Street, First Floor

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Or fax requested information to: 410-333-0882; Email dhr.esu@maryland.gov: Voice 410-767-7316, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347.

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.

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.




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