GRADE
17
LOCATION OF POSITION
Department of Human Services
Social Services Administration
Child Welfare Practice & Policy
Interstate Unit
311 W. Saratoga Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
The Department of Human Services/Social Services Administration Interstate ICPC/ICAMA Specialist (Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children & Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance) ensures safe, suitable, appropriate Interstate placements and post-placement services for children as they are placed across state lines into Maryland, or from Maryland and into other US states, in accord with nationwide Interstate Compact law and procedure in pursuit of timely, permanent homes and, when applicable, receipt of appropriate medical services in finalized adoptive or guardianship established (GAP) homes (per Code of Maryland Regulations 07.02.11.28, Out-of-State Placement, Interstate Compact and Annotated Code of Maryland, Family Law §5-601 through 611 comprising the nationwide ICPC Compact, Articles I-X & Regulations I-XII, as well as the ICAMA Compact Articles & Regulations, Annotated Code, Family Law §5-4A-05). The Interstate Specialist works along with the ICPC Unit’s Administrative Assistant Support Staff in order to accomplish the DHS/SSA Interstate team’s work.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.
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: Six (6) years of professional experience in a social work capacity in a public or private agency or institution, three (3) years of which must have been in administrative, supervisory or consultative capacity.
Note:
1. These requirements are established by the Social Services Administration by authority provided in Human Services §4-204 of the Annotated Code of Maryland and the Department of Budget and Management, Office of Personnel Services and Benefits, does not have authority to accept substitutions or equivalents.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a commissioned officer in Social Work classifications or Social Work specialty codes in the Social Science, Psychology, and Welfare field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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. Two years of experience working with Child Welfare programs, preferably in the areas of Interstate Placement, Adoption or Guardianship.
2. Two years of experience as a Child Welfare case worker with supervisory experience.
3. Two years of experience working with a modern Child Welfare electronic case management system, such as CJAMS, MD CHESSIE, NEICE.
4. Sensitivity and comprehension of both risks and needs of families and children served by the Child Welfare system.
5. Strong written and oral communication skills.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1. Candidates filling positions in this classification must be licensed by the Board of Social Work Examiners.
2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties are required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
SELECTION PROCESS
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.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
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. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.
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.
It is imperative to list all computer and software experience on your application pertaining to your job duties.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. If you are not able to apply online, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to: Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, Attention: Betty Ketterman, 311 West Saratoga Street, First Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.
Or, fax requested information to: 410-333-0882; Email Bettyj.ketterman@maryland.gov: Voice 410-767-7147, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.
Do not submit unsolicited documentation.
The paper application must be received by 5 PM on the closing date for the recruitment.
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay, 1-800-925-4434.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.
