HUMAN SERVICE SPECIALIST II

THIS IS AN INTERNAL RECRUITMENT LIMITED TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES EMPLOYED AT TALBOT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.

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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

TALBOT COUNTY DEPARTMENT SOCIAL SERVICES

301 BAY STREET

EASTON, MD  21601

This position administers the Young Father's and Non-Custodial Parent Employment Program as it relates to Child Support Enforcement; coordinates the recruitments, program development and implementation and resource development of these programs. The goal is to enable the participants to be responsible with their children and families and to gain employment to enable them to pay their Child Support obligation.

This position provides direct case management services to at-risk men and women and their families in order to develop nurturing and supportive relationships; provides guidance and resource development to customers based on their individual assessments to assist them in obtaining employment or by providing skills training; administers program support activities which includes the interpretation and application of administrative plans and policies; collaborates with local community agencies and partners and internal partners in order to develop resources; and monitors monthly expenditures and procurement activities.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: One year of experience in the administration of a human services program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs, procedures, practices and organizations.

Notes:

1. Additional professional or technical experience in the administration of a human services program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs, procedures, practices and organizations may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Applicants may substitute education at the graduate level at an accredited college or university in a human services related field at the rate of 30 semester hours per year for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Administrative Officer classification or Administrative Office 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.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

The ideal candidate will possess:

1. One year of case management experience.

2. One year of experience obtaining information through interviews with individuals who may be hostile, uncooperative or confused.

3. One year of experience investigating and analyzing child support cases.

THIS IS AN INTERNAL RECRUITMENT LIMITED TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES EMPLOYED AT TALBOT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.

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.

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.

For 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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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, Examination Services Unit, 311 W. Saratoga Street, Room 135, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.

All 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.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-0882. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

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

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

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 applicants are encouraged to apply.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.