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Adult Public Guardianship Program Specialist

HUMAN SERVICE PRGM PLN ADMINISTRATOR

Recruitment #24-001532-0005

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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 achieve Governor Wes Moore’s pledge to leave no one behind.

 
 

GRADE

ASTD17

LOCATION OF POSITION

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

Main Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for providing oversight, including legislative and judicial coordination, as the court serves as ultimate guardian, to the statutorily-established Adult Public Guardianship Program under the purview of SSA’s Adult Services programs. The Adult Public Guardianship Program is part of the Adult Protective Services continuum serving Maryland’s 24 jurisdictions (Annotated Code of Maryland, Family Law Article Title 14 Adult Protective Services Program, and Estates and Trust Article, Title 13 Subtitle 7, Guardian of the Person). Representing the SSA Office of Adult Services within this practice setting requires this position to have a working understanding of the programs, policies, regulations and partners of Adult Services, as well as the characteristics of the target populations. This position requires representing and making decisions on behalf of the Department on the Guardianship and Vulnerable Adult Work Group of the Judicial Council, under Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals. 

POSITION DUTIES

  • Oversees, monitors and provides technical Assistance to the Adult Public Guardianship Program and the local Adult Public Guardianship Review Boards for the 24 local Jurisdictions; provides programmatic oversight, consultative advice and technical assistance to the Local Department of Social Services’ administrators, managers, supervisors and front-line staff for the mandated statewide Adult Public Guardianship Program to ensure compliance with COMAR regulations, policy and program best practices; and leads collaboration in statewide guardianship interagency program development.
  • Leads coordination with the Judiciary, including judges, court administration, and circuit court guardianship case managers to develop and ensure universal best practices in guardianship, including federal Working Interdisciplinary Networks of Guardianship Stakeholders (WINGS) program; as a member of the Guardianship and Vulnerable Adults Workgroup of the Judicial Council, under the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals, ensures coordinating the needs of the public guardian and the Department to ensure best practices in program service delivery; and represents the SSA Office of Adult Services in interagency workgroups, activities, meetings, events, and initiatives as directed by the Director, Programs Manager, or Programs Supervisor.

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. Candidates may substitute 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 on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute graduate level education at an accredited college or university in a human services related field at the rate of 30 credit 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.

One year of experience in program development, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and meeting federal or state statutory requirements in a human service program or in a federal or state compliance program for a public or private organization. 

One year of experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace (Email, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides) and project management software such as Smartsheet.

One year of experience using one or more of the following: Client Information System (CIS), Child, Juvenile and Adult Management System (CJAMS). 

One year of experience working with services to vulnerable adults such as the elder population, disabled adult population--Adult Services, Aging, Disability, Family Caregiver, or Adult Public Guardianship areas in the public or private sector.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.

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 must be provided 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) holidays per year.  
  • Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension.
  • Positions may be eligible for telework.

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: Dontia Walker, 25 S. Charles Street, Suite 1100, Baltimore, Maryland 21201 or email dontia.walker@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 Maryland 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.


Click on a link below to apply for this position:

Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online
View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here.
Apply via Paper Application. You may also download and complete the Paper Application here.

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