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HUMAN SERVICE PRGM PLN ADMINISTRATOR

PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Recruitment #21-001532-0008

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GRADE

ASTD17

LOCATION OF POSITION

The Department of Human Services
Social Services Administration
Office of Adult Services
311 W. Saratoga Street
Baltimore, MD  21201

Main Purpose of Job

This position serves as a Program Specialist within the Office of Adult Services and is responsible for developing the direction, guiding the implementation and monitoring the performance of Adult Services Programs, including budget management, procurement implemented by 24 local Department of Social Services (DSS), as well as public and private services providers. This position establishes and institutes changes in regulations, policy, operation standards and services delivery model across all Adults Services Programs, performs data collection and analysis, including the design and implementation of MD THINK platforms and CJAMS. Directs and implements the goals of SSA Integrated Practice Model, and Adult Services Policy and practices initiative; and represents the Office of Adult Services in the community by participating in workgroups, boards, committees and other activities in order to foster independence and safety for the State's vulnerable adults.

This position provides state supervision, management and direction to the Local Department of Social Services Administrators and Supervisor of the Respite Care and Social Services to Adults (SSTA) Programs.

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

Experience:  Five years 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.  Education at the graduate level at an accredited college or university in a human services related field at may be substituted the rate of 30 semester hours per year for up to two years of the required experience.

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.

1. One year of experience in program development, program implementation or program monitoring. 
2. One year of experience in budget development, justification and monitoring. 
3. One year of volunteer or professional experience working with caregivers.

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 and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.



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