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PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR II

Director of Social Services, Cecil County

Recruitment #21-005483-0006

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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 $80,074 - $116,857.

GRADE

24

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Human Services

Cecil County Department of Social Services

170 East Main Street

Elkton MD 21921

Main Purpose of Job

The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), in cooperation with the Cecil County Government, seeks a strong administrator to direct all program activities of the Cecil County Department of Social Services (DSS) including Child Welfare, Family and Adult Services, Financial Assistance Programs, Nutrition Assistance, and Child Support.  The Cecil County DSS, located in the County seat of Elkton, MD has a staff of approximately 160 and a $10.1 million operating budget.

Cecil County is a progressive rural and suburban county with a population of approximately 103,000 and a median household income of $76,441.  Located on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, Cecil County is within driving distance to Washington, D.C., Baltimore, MD and Philadelphia, PA.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have a Master’s Degree in Social Work or a related field, which may include Human Services Administration, Health, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Business Administration, Public Administration, 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 dhs.recruit@maryland.gov.

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, Cecil 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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