PROGRAM MANAGER II

This is a Management Service position, and 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

The main purpose of this position is to administer and manage the full continuum of Adult, Child and Family Services programs administered by the Local Department of Social Services to assure that community-based social services are provided to the citizens of Cecil County consistent with the intent of the programs, and to provide them in a manner that safeguards the public trust, respects the rights and dignity of the people served and promotes the integrity of the family and individual.

Directs and coordinates all activities of the Child and Adult Services Programs. This includes:

• Establishing overall policies and procedures for the various programs;
• Establishing programs goals, standards and controls to meet program objectives;
• Developing short and long range plans for program operations and resources;
• Determining organizational structure and staffing needs of the program(s);
• Planning, coordinating, supervising and evaluating the work of subordinate supervisors;
• Representing the agency in a liaison capacity with managers and officials of other agencies concerning program activities.
• The nature of this position may require working evening and weekend hours.

Education:

Possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university approved by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners.

Experience:

Seven years of professional experience in a social work capacity n a public or private agency or institution.  Four years of this experience must have been in Child Welfare and three years of experience must have been in an administrative or supervisory capacity.

Successful candidates will also have experience in program development, evaluation and budget preparation, and management.

Limited to candidates willing to work in Cecil County, Maryland (Elkton), which is located approximately 55 miles north of Baltimore off of Interstate 95, the last exit before the MD/DE line.

Candidates are required to be licensed, or eligible to be licensed, as an LCSW or LCSW-C by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties that require the operation of a motor vehicle.  Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Employees are required to meet mandatory standards for continuing education as determined by the Department of Human Services.  Employees who fail to obtain the required continuing education credits shall be subject to disciplinary action, including demotion, suspension and dismissal.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show you meet minimum and preferred 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 and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.  If you are in State service and are 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 Services at 410-767-7414.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  In order to receive full consideration for time worked, please complete dates of employment in its entirety and identify number of hours worked for each entry.

College transcripts are not required for review of your application and do not need to be forwarded.  Please clearly indicate your college degree and majors on your application. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

Online application are STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application to:  Attn: Diana Reed, Cecil County Department of Social Services, Human Resources, 170 East Main Street, Elkton, MD  21921.  The paper application must be received by 5 p.m. close of business on the closing date of the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

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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.