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 Service

Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services

80 West Street

Annapolis, MD 21401

This position directs and oversees Child Welfare Programs including child welfare and adult protective services screening, children protective services investigations, in-home family services, interagency family preservation services, emergency services to adults and families, the child advocacy center and quality assurance. The incumbent in this position supervises all the above service unit supervisors; oversees the flow of work; provides for quality control of the services given; plans for development of new programs, and grant funding sources as required by the agency as well as budget development, management and monitoring.

Directs and coordinates all activities of Child Protective Services (CPS) and In-home Services Programs. Develops local policies and procedures to carry out State and federal regulations. Provides customer service to both internal and external customers that meets or exceeds the standards set by the Department. Determines organizational structure and staffing needs of CPS and In-home Services Programs. Develops budgets and monitors budget allocations and expenditures for in-home services and special projects. Develops strategic plan and legislative initiatives by establishing annual goals and objectives as well as appropriate training for staff. Serves as a primary administrative officer for the Service Division with the responsibility for administration and direction of Child Welfare and Adult Services Programs and operations, in the absence of and/or the direction of the Deputy Director. Educates the public and other service agencies about the Department's program and services.

Education:  Possession of a master’s degree in social work from an accredited college or university approved by the Council on Social Work Education.

Experience: Ten (10) years of professional experience in a social work capacity in a public or private agency or institution in a Child Welfare Program, five (5) years of which must have been in an administrative, supervisory or consultative capacity, and one (1) year experience in managing program budgets.

Three years of In-Homes Services experience.

Employees are required to be licensed as a certified social worker-clinical by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners for a period of time specified by the Board prior to appointment .

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

Please read the job announcement in its entirety before applying for this recruitment. Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire.

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.

This recruitment does not require any additional materials to be uploaded. Your qualifications will be assessed based on the information included on your submitted application.

 STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please call 410-767-7414.

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application to: Brenda Klebahn, HR Office, Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services, 80 West Street Annapolis, MD 21401.

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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.