HUMAN SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR II

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MD Department of Juvenile Services

Youth Assistance Unit

One Center Plaza

120 W. Fayette Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

The main purpose of the Human Services Administrator II position is to manager, supervise and coordinate the activity of the Department of Juvenile Services' Youth Assistance Unit. The Unit initiatives include the Title IV-E Program, Medical Assistance for DJS youth, representative payee for youth in receipt of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Child Support benefits.

Title IV-E is a statewide federal fiscal program providing Federal Financial Participation (FFP) for all youth with DJS who meet the federal criteria for the funding.  The Human Services Administrator II initiates and monitors corrective action needed to meet federal criteria, acts as liaison with the DJS Supervisor and Administrative Staff and the Department of Human Services (DHS) IV-E Staff on statewide implementation of U.S.P.L., 96-272, and provides consultation and assistance to local DJS management for improving IV-E reimbursement rates.  Coordinates with Department of Health (DH) and DJS to maximize assistance with the cost of medical services for DJS youth.

Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

 Experience: Seven years experience in administrative, professional or technical work, two years of which must have involved supervision of other employees or exercising responsibility for program development.

 Notes:

 1. Applicants may substitute education at the graduate level at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester hours on a year-for-year basis for a maximum of two years of the required general experience.

 2. Experience in a human service program may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required four years of college education.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher 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, two (2) years of which must have been in an administrative supervisory or consultative capacity.

1. Three years of experience managing, supervising or coordinating a DJS Title IV-E Program Medical Assistance for DJS Youth, Social Security and Child Support.

2. At least one year of experience with the maximization of reimbursement rates through the initiating and monitoring of corrective actions needed to meet federal and State criteria for statewide federal fiscal programs.

This recruitment is limited to only current MD Department of Juvenile Services Employees.

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Applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be placed on the eligible list categorized as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified. Candidates shall be certified to the eligible list for a year. Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.   This list will be used by DJS hiring agency to select employees.

The assessment will be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience as it relates to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate educational and employment information on your application.  Please make sure to provide sufficient information on your application to show how you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. For 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. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

Online application process is strongly urged.  However, if you are unable to apply on line you may mail a paper application to the address below or fax a paper application to the fax number below.  If you choose to fax or use regular mail, you must include on each page of the attachment your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number that is located at the top of the bulletin and the last 4 digits of your SS#.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for this recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted:

    Maryland Department of Juvenile Services

    Recruitment & Examination Unit

    120 W. Fayette Street

    Baltimore, MD 21201

    Attn: Linda Padgett

    Fax number  410-333-4188

   TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact DJS Office of Human Resources at djs.ohr@maryland.gov   Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.

The resulting Certified Eligible List for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.

Bilingual applicants are welcome to apply for all recruitments.