Dhs Program Manager Jobs in Baltimore, MD (NOW HIRING)

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\nWhen you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support, preventive services, and caring for children and adults.\r\n\r\n\r\nWe aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve. At DHS, we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to ensure that in Maryland, we leave no one behind.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThis is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.\r\n\r\n\r\n

GRADE

STD0019

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Human Services\r\nSocial Services Administration\r\n25 S. Charles Street\r\nBaltimore, MD, 21201\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

This position serves as the Title IV-E Program Manager, contributing to SSA's mission by directing and overseeing the administrative, fiscal, and programmatic operations of Maryland's Title IV-E program. This role leads staff and manages statewide initiatives across foster care, adoption, guardianship, and emerging prevention services to maximize federal funding, ensure statutory compliance, and align local service delivery with SSA strategic goals.

POSITION DUTIES

\r\n Direct statewide administration of Title IV-E programs (FosterCare, Adoption, Guardianship, and Prevention Services).\r\n Directly supervises unit staff (Administrator III, HSPPA, and HSSV/IVs) including work assignment, performance evaluations (PEP), and staff training.\r\n Formulate, interpret, and operationalize state and federal TitleIV-E policies, procedures, and manuals.\r\n Serve as the primary liaison for federal audits, Title IV-EPrimary Reviews, and state fiscal evaluations.\r\n Collaborates with the Central Office of Budget & Finance (OBF)and IT teams to streamline system enhancements in CJAMS/MD THINK.\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.\r\nExperience:Eight years of experience in administrative, professional ortechnical work, three years must have involved supervision of other employees or exercising responsibility for program development.\r\nNotes:\r\n1. Candidates may substitute graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 credit hours on a year-for-year basis for up to two years of the required general experience.\r\n2. Candidates may substitute additional professional ortechnical experience in the administration of a humanservices program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs, procedures, practices andorganizations on a year-for-year basis for the required education.\r\n3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces militaryservice experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer orhigher as a commissioned officer in Administrative Officerclassifications or Administrative Officer specialty codes inthe General, Administrative, Clerical, and Office Servicesfield of work on a year-for-year basis for the requiredexperience and education, two yearsmust havebeen in an administrative supervisory or consultativecapacity. \r\n

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n \r\n One year of experience directly evaluating, processing, or\r\n auditing Title IV-E eligibility determinations across foster care, adoption, or\r\n guardianship programs.\r\n \r\n\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n Two\r\n (2) years of professional experience interpreting federal Title IV-E\r\n regulations and Administration for Children and Families (ACF) directives\r\n to formulate the state plan, write policy manuals, or operationalize\r\n Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) guidelines within a child\r\n welfare agency.\r\n Two\r\n (2) years of experience evaluating program metrics, financial data, or\r\n case files to maximize Federal Financial Participation (FFP) reimbursement\r\n streams or lead state/federal child welfare audit reviews (e.g., Title\r\n IV-E Primary Reviews).\r\n Two (2) years of experience\r\n delivering high-level technical assistance, operational guidance, or\r\n specialized training on child welfare funding and compliance to local\r\n departments of social services, external agency stakeholders, or executive\r\n leadership.\r\n\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on\r\nyour application to show that you meet the qualifications for this\r\nrecruitment. We will not consider information submitted after this\r\ndate. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible)\r\nlist. The resulting list may be used for future vacancies with this agency or\r\nother state agencies.If you are in State service and are a promotional candidate,\r\nyour salary will be determined in accordance with State of Maryland guidelines.\r\n

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n\r\n\r\n Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).\r\n Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.\r\n Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.\r\n Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year.\r\n Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension.\r\n Positions may be eligible for telework.\r\n\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to, Department of Human Services, Recruitment Services Unit, Attn: Mario West, 25 S. Charles Street 1115-J, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.\r\n\r\n\r\nAll mailed documents must include the applicant's name and the job number and must be received by 5 p.m. on the closing date. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application.\r\n\r\n\r\nIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please email requested information only to mario.west2@maryland.gov. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you have any questions concerning this recruitment process for this position, please contact 410-767-6081.\r\n\r\n\r\nTTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.\r\n\r\n\r\nAs 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.\r\n