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ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR FOR ADULT SERVICES

PROGRAM MANAGER III

Recruitment #24-005478-0044

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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 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 Management Service position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
 

GRADE

21

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Human Services
Baltimore County Department of Social Services
Adult Services
6401 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212

Main Purpose of Job

The incumbent will provide leadership and oversee major social services programs, including all programs and staff related to Adult Services for Baltimore County DSS. Programs include: Adult Protective Services, Social Services to Adults, Project Home, In Home Aide Services and Adult Public Guardianship. The person in this position is responsible for oversight and direction to 65 employees working in these program areas, including 32 Masters-level, licensed social workers. This is a senior management position within a large social services department.

POSITION DUTIES

Program Planning, Development and Implementation

  • Plan, develop and implement of a continuum of Adult Services to vulnerable adults residing in Baltimore County (population over 810,000). 
  • Plan, develop and implement activities occur within the Adult Services Division; between ASD and other divisions within BCoDSS; with other local DSS’s; with the Maryland Department of Human Services; with other public and private agencies and with representative groups from the community. 
  • Serve as agency liaison and representative to a number of interagency and community workgroups.

Supervision, Training and Consultation

  • Responsible for the recruitment, selection, training and ongoing professional development of supervisors and administrators within ASD. 
  • Clinical case consultation provided to administrators, supervisors and case workers regarding complex Adult Services cases.

General Administrative Duties 
  • Responsible for the general administration of a Division of 65 employees with a program budget in excess of $635,000.
  • Administrative activities can be division-specific; program-specific; employee-specific; and/or agency-specific. 
  • Administrative duties may include but are not limited to: strategic planning; risk management; continuous quality improvement; general operational and management responsibilities; budget planning; staff deployment; legislative review; and agency accreditation. Activities may include participation and leadership in work groups at the local and state levels.

Management Guidelines

  • Responsible for the development, dissemination, implementation, review and revision of routine business practices, procedures, policies and compliance standards consistent with regulation and law.

Staff Development

  • Responsible, along with program administrators and unit supervisors, for securing ongoing professional development for staff that is consistent with Division goals of adult protection and well-being and with professional standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:  Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited or university.

Experience:  Five years of management experience leading a team of ten or more Social Workers.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Three years of experience working in a government agency.

Six months of experience working with hospitals.

Six months of experience working with the court system.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Maryland Board Approved Social Work Supervisor

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.

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 supplement questionnaire to: Attention: Betty Ketterman, Department of Human Services - Baltimore County DSS, Human Resources Unit, 6401 York Road, Baltimore, MD 21201.

All mailed documents must include the applicant's name and the job number and must be received by 5 p.m. on the closing date. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application. If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please email requested information only to betty.ketterman1@maryland.gov. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time. 
If you have any questions concerning this recruitment process for this position, please contact 410-853-3965. 

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.
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. 

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.


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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