ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST II-Contractual

This recruitment is for a full time contractual position.

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Department of Human Services

Howard County Department of Social Services

7121 Columbia Gateway Drive

Columbia MD 21046

This position engages with Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) applicants and active TCA customers in appropriate work activities and monitors that participation in order to facilitate employment and self sufficiency of welfare-to-work customers.

Guides Temporary Cash Assistance customers in appropriate work activities through the use of individual case management, collaboration with other Family Investment staff, community partners, and businesses.

Provides case management and referrals to assist customers in working through barriers and obstacles to fulfilling the Family Independence Plan. Facilitates all work program activities to ensure that state and federal guidelines and goals are met by participants.

Monitors and documents customers' participation in work activities through weekly contact with customers, work program training providers, work experience, and employment partners.

Education: Completion of 60 credit hours at an accredited college or university.

Experience: One year of experience in administrative or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute experience as defined above for the required education at the rate of one year of experience for 30 credit hours, for up to 60 credit hours of required education.

2. Candidates may substitute 90 credit hours at an accredited college or university for the required education and experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer involving staff work requiring regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting rules and regulations in accordance with agency laws and policies on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered. 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.  This will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience relating to the requirements of the position.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  If selected for an interview, you will be required to provide an official transcript.  For all foreign 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 if selected for an interview.  

Online application are highly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted to:  

Deann Parsons      

7121 Columbia Gateway Drive,

Columbia, MD 21046

The paper application must be received  by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date for this recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.  Information received after the closing date will not be considered.  Application inquiries may be directed to 410-872-8287.

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.