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INTERSTATE COMPACT SPECIALIST

SOCIAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR II

Recruitment #24-000383-0005

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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

17

LOCATION OF POSITION

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
25 S. CHARLES STREET
BALTIMORE, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The DHS/SSA Interstate ICPC/ICAMA Specialist has a crucial role in facilitating safe and appropriate interstate placements and post-placement services for children entering or leaving Maryland. Working within the framework of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) and the Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance (ICAMA), the specialist ensures compliance with national and state-specific regulations. This includes coordinating timely and secure placements to establish permanent homes, while also ensuring access to necessary medical services for children placed in adoptive or guardianship homes under ICAMA and Guardianship Assistance Program (GAP) guidelines. The specialist collaborates closely with the ICPC unit’s Administrative Assistant Support Staff to support the operational goals of the DHS/SSA Interstate team.

POSITION DUTIES

  • Ensure that Shelter Care, Commitment, and/or Guardianship court orders or surrenders, relinquishments, or consents are provided.
  • Ensure IV-E eligibility determination documentation is submitted.
  • Review for accuracy of Medical/Financial plan statements.
  • Ensure needed social summaries/case histories, medical and educational diagnosed special needs documentation are provided.
  • Ensure that appropriate family assessments, evaluations or home studies and associated placement recommendations are completed; and ICAMA 6.01 (and new 700 series via AAICAMA website referral) forms and adoption subsidy agreements, as well as IV-E eligible Guardianship Assistance Program (GAP) documents are submitted and in appropriate quantity).  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

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

Notes:

1. These requirements are established by the Social Services 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.

One year of experience with the National Electronic Interstate Compact Enterprise (NEICE ) electronic case management system.

One year of experience with CJAMS.

One year experience with both Interstate Compact Placement of Children (ICPC ) and  Interstate Compact Adoption and Medical Assistance (ICAMA) Compact cases at any MD LDSS.

One year experience with the MD LDSS home study process.

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.

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) holidays per year.  
  • Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension.

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, Attn: LaToura Jones, 25 S. Charles, Suite 1100, 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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