HUMAN SERVICE SPECIALIST V - Contractual Closing date extended

The MAP Special Projects Manager oversees the development and implementation of key federal grants deliverables related to the Statewide Maryland Access Point/No Wrong Door infrastructure. The ideal candidate will manage the development, implementation, and operations of key federal projects and work in a team-based and collaborative environment to deliver holistic solutions. They will ensure that all project goals are accomplished according to federal and agency requirements.  Key tasks include:

Implementation of approved work plans for federal grants related to the integration of assistive technology program access into the NoWrongDoor/ADRC infrastructure.

Quality and performance assurance of work plan deliverables.

Monitoring, use, and compliance with federal budgets.

Data collection and evaluation of performance measures related to project goals.

Prepare narrative reports, technical documents, and other federal project reports in advance of submission. 

Ensure timely submission of such reports.

Provide recommendations for enhancements and changes to the NoWrongDoor/ADRC infrastructure to better align with consumer needs and federal requirements.  Assist with implementation of any approved enhancements.

Collaborate with key agency partners (e.g. Department of Human Resources, Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, etc.) as it relates to integration of access to key consumer services via the NoWrongDoor/ADRC system (e.g. respite care, assistive technology, caregiver services, etc.)    

Work with the MAP team to ensure streamlined operations at the State and local level.  Provide education and policy/technical guidance to local staff as necessary regarding changes and always ensure any changes are implemented via a process that includes stakeholder feedback and multi-agency collaboration.  ·        

Collaborate with and include the MAP Information and Assistance Program Manager, Maryland Department of Disabilities and related programs, and Department of Human Resources, and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene partners in the development and implementation of work plan tasks and goals.

Ensure inter-agency agreement obligations and deliverables are timely met and related fiscal issues are completed in partnership with internal department fiscal offices.

Perform other related duties as requested.

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

Experience: Four 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 at may be substituted 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 or Administrative Officer specialty codes in the General, Administrative, Clerical, and Office Services field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

1.  One year experience in home and community-based services, and NoWrongDoor/Aging and Disability Resource networks.

2.  One year experience in project management from development and implementation to data collection, quality assurance, and program evaluation/reporting.

3.  One year experience in grant management.

4.  Masters degree in Public Policy, Social Work, Business, or Law.

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.

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If the online application process is not available, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to:

Department of Budget and Management

Recruitment and Examination Division

 301 W. Preston Street, Room 608

Baltimore, MD 21201

For education obtained outside of 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.

For questions concerning this recruitment, please call 410-767-2244.

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.