GRADE
17
LOCATION OF POSITION
SAINT MARY'S DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS
23110 LEONARD HALL DRIVE
LEONARDTOWN, MD 20650
Main Purpose of Job
Plans for, develops and administers programs and intervention that achieve and sustain health and wellness outcomes for children and adults. Coordinates holistic healthcare services for vulnerable children and adults by partnering with child welfare and adult services caseworkers, biological parents, resource home providers, managed care organizations, and healthcare providers. Ensures the health care needs of children in foster care are being met in a timely and effective manner and are in compliance with state and federal mandates. Identifies children at risk for health issues/exacerbation of illness and monitors closely. Provides resources, recommendations, and education to biological and adult and child resource parents caregivers to maintain health and wellness. Completes home visits as necessary to assess children' and adults health needs and provides education to caregivers. Assists resource families with navigating managed care systems in establishing a medical home for adults and children in the SMCDSS social services division.
Prioritizes care and contacts based on urgency-including the ability to multi-task with accuracy. Documents case management assessments, activity, treatment plans and resolutions in CJAMS. Participates in Family Team Decision Making Meetings as required, in addition to staff, community, professional and inter-agency meetings and conferences.
Provides education to clients and SMCDSS staff. May provide training on health-related topics to Project Home and Resource Parents.
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 in nursing from an accredited college or university.
Experience: None.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and one year of experience as a Registered Nurse for the required education.
2. Candidates may substitute two years of experience as a Registered Nurse for the required education.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Nursing classification or Nursing or Health Care Specialist specialty codes in the Nursing field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required 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.
One year experience using computer software such as Google Applications and Microsoft Suites.
One year experience using Case Management software.
One year experience working for a local or state government agency.
One year experience leading a team or program.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
LIMITED TO CANDIDATES WILLING TO ACCEPT EMPLOYMENT IN SAINT MARYS COUNTY.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse from the Maryland State Board of Nursing, 4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215.
2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Employees in this classification will be required to provide the facility with a telephone number at which they can be reached.
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 assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related 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.
All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.
We will not consider information submitted after this date.
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 the online application process is not available, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to: Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, Attention: LaToura Jones, 311 West Saratoga Street, First Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.
Or email latoura.jones@maryland.gov: Voice 410-767-8844, 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.
