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FAMILY CENTER DIRECTOR

SOCIAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR III

Recruitment #23-002052-0002

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Introduction


When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than one million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support, preventive services, and caring for children and adults. 

We aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve. At DHS, we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to ensure that in Maryland, we leave no one behind. 

GRADE

18

LOCATION OF POSITION

WASHINGTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
ADULT, CHILD, and FAMILY SERVICES
122 N. POTOMAC STREET
HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to plan, organize, and manage the program development, daily operations, supervision of staff and budget of the Washington County Family Support Center. This position serves to develop and foster relationships with local community stakeholders that will promote resources and programming at the Family Center. The Family Center is a social service program designed to prevent child abuse and neglect through the provision of educational and supportive services to pregnant and parenting teens as well as parents with children under the age of four through integrated services involving multiple agencies and community services.

POSITION DUTIES

  • Implement Program and Policies Plan, develop, and monitor programs and policies. This is demonstrated by grant writing, monitoring budgets and contracts, and complying with laws, regulations, accreditation, and policy standards to avoid repeat audit findings and recidivism. Budgets include state special projects, flex funds, NPS Budgets and grant monies. Ensure that grant deliverables are met, that all agency and State fiscal procedures are followed and that the services remain consistent with COA standards.
  • Ensure on-going training, review work product and process, and evaluate assigned staff. This includes regularly scheduled supervision with line supervisors and direct staff, addressing performance issues and development plans. When appropriate, provide orientation to new staff. Utilization of supervision documentation and staff observation during client interactions can be reviewed to determine rating. Promote the standards of the Code of Ethics. This includes addressing supervisor and worker behavior that violates the Code of Ethics and ensuring that corrective action is taken.
  • Promote and market Family Center resources through community and media events, public speaking engagements and participation in community partnerships and activities.

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 Master's degree in social work from an accredited college or university approved by the Council on Social Work Education.

Experience: Seven years of professional experience in a social work capacity in a public or private agency or institution, four years must have been in an administrative, supervisory or consultative capacity.

Notes:

1. These requirements are established by the Social Service Administration by authority provided in Human Services Article 4-204 of the Annotated Code of Maryland and the Maryland 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.

Two years experience in budget preparation, presentation and execution.

Two years experience in social economical program development and administration of those programs.

Two years of networking and building community partners.

Two years experience providing support to at risk youth populations.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates for positions in this classification must be licensed by the Maryland 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 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. 

It is imperative to list all computer and software experience on your application pertaining to your job duties.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: 

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

• Personal Leave- new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date). 

• Annual Leave – ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.

• Sick Leave – fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.

• Parental Leave – up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.

• Holidays – State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holiday per year.

• Pension – State employees earn credits towards a retirement pension.

• Positions may be eligible for telework. 

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to, Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, 311 W. Saratoga Street, Room 135, 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.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. 

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.




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