SOCIAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR I

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES EMPLOYEES, ONLY.

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BCDSS/CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES

1525 NORTH CALVERT STREET

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

The main purpose of this position is to provide administrative support to the Program Manager and Staff of Child Protective Services (CPS) around the application and tracking of regulations of COMAR 07.02.07 and 07.02.06 commonly known as House Bill 617 (HB617), which became law on 10/01/1993. This position needs extensive knowledge of the CPS Program and considerable knowledge of other social service programs within the Adult, Family and Children's Services Bureau. Duties include providing assistance and direction for staff, costumers, and community individuals who have questions regarding maltreatment dispositions, the investigative process and the appeals process. The incumbent will coordinate and participate in a review of case records and conference with workers and their supervisor in situations where suspected physical abuse, sexual abuse investigations have been appealed. This position renders corrective action to substantiate and/or modify the case disposition based on clinical assessments and Family Law, as well as amends, modifies, or expunges any case record or reports when needed following appropriate protocol. This incumbent will also prepare case records for BCDSS Legal Department. This position will report directly to the Unit Administrator.

Duties include providing assistance and direction for staff, customers, and community individuals who have questions regarding maltreatment dispositions, the investigative process and the appeals process. The incumbent will coordinate and participate in a review of case records and conference with workers and their supervisor in situations where suspected physical abuse, sexual abuse investigations have been appealed. This position renders corrective action to substantiate and/or modify the case disposition based on clinical assessments and Family Law, as well as amends, modifies, or expunges any case record or reports when needed following appropriate protocol. This incumbent will also prepare case records for BCDSS Legal Department. This position will report directly to the Unit Administrator.

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: Five (5) years of professional employment in a social work capacity in a public or private agency or institution, two (2) years of which must have been in an administrative, supervisory or consultative capacity.

Notes:

1.  These requirements are established by the Social Services 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.

LIMITED TO CURRENT DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES EMPLOYEES ONLY.

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. 

It is imperative to list all computer and software experience on your application pertaining to your job duties.  

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

Attention:  LaToura Jones

311 W. Saratoga Street, First Floor

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Or, fax requested information to: 410-333-0882; Email dhr.esu@maryland.gov: Voice 410-767-8844, 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.

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.