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PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR II

Director of Social Services, Frederick County

Recruitment #19-005483-0013

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Introduction

This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

*The State's salary range is $77,725 - $113,430.

GRADE

24

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Human Services

Frederick County Department of Social Services

1888 North Market Street

Frederick, Maryland  21701

Main Purpose of Job

The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), in cooperation with the Frederick County Government, seeks a strong administrator to direct all program activities of the Frederick County Department of Social Services (DSS) including Child Welfare, Family and Adult Services, Financial Assistance Programs, Nutrition Assistance, and Child Support. The Frederick County DSS, located in Frederick, MD has a staff of approximately 150 and a $50 million-dollar operating budget. Frederick County is a progressive rural and suburban county with a population of approximately 250,000 and a median household income of $84,570. Located in Central Maryland, Frederick County is within driving distance to Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Annapolis, MD.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have a Master’s Degree in Social Work or a related fields, such as Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Services Administration, Health, Education, Psychology, Sociology and other Human Services related degrees with at least five years of professional employment in social services administration or supervision.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Desired qualifications include, but are not limited to: 

  • Strong leadership and management skills, particularly in fiscal and human resource management.
  • Ability to implement change, motivate staff and maintain relationships. 
  • Ability to acquire new funding from non-traditional sources.  
  • Strong communication skills.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Department of Human Services at 410 767-7414.

Applications will only be accepted via this online employment center. You will be required to provide a resume, salary history, and current salary requirements.  This information must be uploaded as a single document or faxed to 410-333-0882 attention: Deenna Greene with the title "Director of Social Services, Frederick County". 

Additional information about DHS is available at www.dhs.maryland.gov .

TTY  Users: call the Maryland Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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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.  




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