Human Services Administration Jobs (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 one 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\nThis Statewide recruitment has been opened to establish a list of eligible candidates to be used to fill current and future vacancies occurring in our Local Departments of Social Services throughout the State. Please indicate the counties in which you are willing to accept employment on your application.\r\n

GRADE

ASTD17\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

STATEWIDE\r\n\r\n\r\nThis Statewide recruitment has been opened to establish a list of eligible candidates to be used to fill current and future vacancies occurring in our Local Departments of Social Services throughout the State. Please indicate the counties in which you are willing to accept employment on your application.\r\n\r\n\r\nPLEASE NOTE...We have current vacancies at the following location:\r\n\r\n\r\nMaryland Department of Human Services\r\nSocial Services Administration\r\n25 South Charles Street\r\nBaltimore, MD 21201\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

A Human Service Program Planning Administrator is the Statewide program planning and evaluation expert level of work in human service program administration. Employees in this classification serve as Statewide program planning and evaluation experts involving multiple programs, such as family investment, child support, child welfare, adult services, aging, energy assistance, federal compliance, Title IV-E program, or volunteer program administration. Employees in this classification do not supervise other positions but may lead the work of support or clerical staff.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

\r\n Serves as a Statewide technical expert in program planning and evaluation involving multiple human service programs such as child support, child welfare, adult services, family investment, energy assistance, federal compliance, Title IV-E program, or volunteer program administration.\r\n Evaluates efficiency of operations and develops, revises and recommends new policies, standards, and workflow procedures, using new technology where appropriate.\r\n Interprets and applies or oversees the application of agency policies, rules and regulations to accomplish the work of the unit or division.\r\n Implements new regulations and policies.\r\n Sets goals and deadlines and oversees the workflow of the program.\r\n Develops and implements rules, regulations, standards and controls for carrying out the work of the assigned program.\r\n Supervises the preparation of the budget for the assigned program.\r\n Recommends changes in legislation, policies or procedures.\r\n May lead the work of support or clerical staff.\r\n Performs other related duties.\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.\r\nEducation: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.\r\nExperience: Five years of experience in the administration of a human services program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs, procedures, practices and organizations. \r\n\r\n\r\nNotes:\r\n1. Candidates may substitute additional professional or technical experience in the administration of a human services program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs, procedures, practices and organizationson a year-for-year basis for the required education. \r\n\r\n2. Candidates may substitute graduate level educationat an accredited college or university in a human services related field at the rate of 30 credithours per year for up to two years of the required experience. \r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicantswho possess the following preferred qualification(s).Include clear and specific information on your application regardingyour qualifications.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n One year of professional experience coordinating Child Protective Services (CPS), prevention initiatives, Intimate Partner Violence/Domestic Violence services, or other child welfare and data systems.\r\n One year of proven experience in drafting, revising, or testifying on policy or regulatory language (such as COMAR or similar state/federal regulations and policy) or serving as a formal liaison to a Statewide Board or Commission.\r\n One year of demonstrated experience in the full life-cycle management of government contracts and budgets (procurement, monitoring, and auditing) with a total portfolio of at least $1 million.\r\n One year of experience with internal and external customers or community stakeholders.\r\n One year of experience with Microsoft Office Suite.\r\n\r\n\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

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 eligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you are in State service and are a promotional candidate, your salary will be determined in accordance with State of Maryland guidelines.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The supplemental questionnaire may be used as part of the rating process. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.\r\n\r\n\r\nFor education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service is required prior to hire. \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\r\n\tPersonal Leave- new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).\r\n\tAnnual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.\r\n\tSick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.\r\n\tParental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.\r\n\tHolidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holiday per year.\r\n\tPension - State employees earn credits towards a retirement pension.\r\n\tPositions 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 supplement questionnaire to: Attention: Cynthia McMillian, Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, 25 S. Charles Street, Room 1116-F, Baltimore, MD 21201.\r\n\r\n\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\nDo not submit unsolicited documentation. Resumes should not be viewed for a completed state application.\r\n\r\n\r\nTTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.\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\r\n\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encouraged them to apply.\r\n