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 1 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.
This is a full time contractual position.
GRADE
17
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Department of Human Services
Family Investment Administration
25 S. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
This position is responsible for assisting with the administration of the SNAP Education
Program (SNAP ED) in accordance with federal and state laws, policy and regulations. This
includes the review, regulatory, and technical support to state and local departments of social
services in providing oversight of the various components of the SNAP ED program in the
areas of policy, training, technology, outreach, compliance, and operations. Ensures that the
program components are compliant by providing clear, concise guidance to colleagues,
stakeholders, local agencies, and the public.
POSITION DUTIES
Coordinate and oversight SNAP Education (SNAP-ED)
Program plan, organize, and conduct training for contractors regarding SNAP-Ed programming.
Provide technical assistance, guidance, and direction to agencies and community organizations regarding current nutritional issues, problems affecting food habits, prescribed diets, and/or assisting the administering agency with food presentations and preparation.
Assist in planning and evaluating program activities, goals and objectives, and budget requirements.
Review, interpret, and ensure compliance with the Federal and State laws, rules, and regulations related to SNAP food benefits.
Develop and write DSS policy, state plans, policy briefs, administrative notices, forms, client notices, and informational materials.
Assist program staff with the preparation, review and processing of grants and contracts.
Sends correspondence to contractors, as needed.
Vendor management, including contracts, invoicing, and monitoring.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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
The successful candidate will have demonstrated many or preferably all of the following:
One year of experience tracking deadlines, managing databases, scheduling meetings, compiling agendas, and recording mintues.
One year of experience in preparing and managing contracts and working with procurement.
One year of experience in assisting with the development of policies, programs, and standard operating procedures.
One year experience with Microsoft and Google platform tools.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. It is important that you report all related education and experience that is relevant to this recruitment qualifications. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list. The resulting list may be used for future vacancies with this agency.
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
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, Maryland Department of Human Services, Employment Services, Attention: Kendra Young, 25 South Charles St, Room 1116-L, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.
If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please email Kendra Young at kendra.young2@maryland.gov; include the job title and recruitment # in the subject line.
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.
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 candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
