PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR II

This is a Management Service position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

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Department of Human Services

Cecil County Department of Social Services

170 East Main Street

Elkton MD 21921

Cecil County is located on the Upper Chesapeake Bay and is within driving distance to Washington, D.C., Baltimore, MD and Philadelphia, PA.

The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), in cooperation with the Cecil County Government, seeks a strong administrator to direct all program activities of the Cecil County Department of Social Services (DSS) including Child Welfare, Family and Adult Services, Financial Assistance Programs, Nutrition Assistance, and Child Support. The Cecil County DSS, located in the County seat of Elkton, MD has a staff of approximately 145 and a $10.1 million operating budget.

Cecil County is a progressive rural and suburban county with a population of approximately 103,000 and a median household income of $65,124.

Possession of a Master’s Degree in Social Work or a related field and at least five years of professional employment in social services administration or supervision.

Desired qualifications include, but are not limited to: strong leadership and management skills, particularly in fiscal and human resource management; ability to implement change, motivate staff and maintain relationships; ability to acquire new funding from non-traditional sources; and strong communication skills.

If you are in state service and a promotional candidate, your salary will be determined in accordance with the State of Maryland Salary Guidelines.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Department of Human Resources at 410-767-7414.

Applications will only be accepted via this online employment center. You will be required to provide a resume, salary history, and current salary requirements.  This information must be uploaded as a single document or faxed to 410-333-0882 attention: Deenna Greene with the title "Social Services Director, Cecil County". 

Additional information about DHR is available at www.dhr.maryland.gov . 

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