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Licensing Specialist

SOCIAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR III

Recruitment #24-002052-0004

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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

Maryland Department of Human Services
Office of Licensing and Monitoring
25 South Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

This position provides ongoing consultation, monitoring, and supervision for Child Placement and Residential Child Care Agencies contracted and/or licensed by the Department of Human Services, Department of Juvenile Services, or Maryland Department of Health, ensuring that all vulnerable children in these departments are protected from further abuse or neglect. 
This position also advises re-licensing for current agencies through quarterly announced and unannounced inspections to ensure that agencies comply with COMAR 07.02.21, COMAR 07.05.01-04, COMAR 07.05.04, and COMAR 14.31.05-07 when providing services to children placed outside of their homes. The protection of vulnerable children is an important part of the DHS mission statement.

POSITION DUTIES

  • Monitors agencies' adherence to governmental policies and directions. Enforces Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) COMAR 14.31.05-.07, COMAR 07.05.01-.04, and COMAR 07.02.21 as required by law in all monitoring actions, including on-site scheduled and unscheduled monitoring visits and inspections; and analyzes child care, staff, and foster parent records of In-State facilities.
  • Conducts on-site inspections, reviews contractual and performance data, interviews stakeholders, and compares data to peer programs, as well as industry research and analysis.
  • Identifies exceptions and develops corrective action plans to bring programs and procedures into compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
  • Coordinates assessments, corrective action plans, and program support with affected and interested stakeholders, including internal and external municipal, state, and federal agencies and their staff, such as DHS, Maryland Department of Health (MDH), Department of Juvenile Services (DJS), Governor's Office for Children (GOC), and child advocacy organizations, as well as case managers.

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 of experience overseeing agency compliance and/or enforcing Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR)
Two years of experience in child welfare initiatives.
Two years of experience developing and submitting written reports or evaluations.
Ability to work independently, be a successful team player, and concentrate on goals and outcomes.

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.  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, 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 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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