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IV-E Regional Supervisor

HUMAN SERVICE SPECIALIST V SUPERVISOR

Recruitment #25-001907-0003

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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 position requires the incumbent to travel to local departments in the Eastern Shore Region. 

 

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

Harford County Department of Social Services
Social Services Administration 
Title IV-E Compliance & Eligibility Unit 
2 Bond Street 
Bel Air, Maryland 21014

Main Purpose of Job

Assisting local department Title IV-E liaisons, central and local office staff on a variety of Title IV-E and other Federal Funding issues, monitoring and approving Foster Care, Adoptions and Guardianship Assistance expenditures, coordinating data from various sources to meet Federal reimbursement and reporting requirements needed to receive Federal Funds for child welfare services, and recommending and implementing initiatives to maximize Federal Funds. This is a highly proficient level position, which requires the ability to work independently and supervise as well as have a thorough knowledge of State and Federal regulations to ensure that maximum allowable federal fund reimbursement is received for the delivery of child welfare services. This position is integral to achieve Social Services Administration’s mission to maximize federal funding by providing leadership in fiscal matters and empowering the central office, local departments of Social Services and other community partners to deliver the most effective and efficient services to our population. 

This position requires the incumbent to travel to local departments in the Eastern Shore Region. 

POSITION DUTIES

  • Plans, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates the work of the assigned DHS/SSA/Title IV-E Specialist that is responsible for completing compliance determinations for Title IV-E Foster Care, Kinship Care, Subsidized Adoption, and Guardianship Assistance programs. 
  • Monitors and evaluates productivity tracking of assigned specialist workload, establishing minimum productivity goals, and evaluating accuracy of work assignments. 
  • Monitors program performance and outcome data that measure Local Department of Social Services (LDSS), and IV-E Specialists to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations by conducting on-site review of Title IV-E case records for record accuracy and evaluation for program effectiveness. 
  • Conducts weekly and/or monthly site visits and consultations with each assigned IV-E Specialist to review productivity, accuracy, and provides supervisory approval of Title IV-E determinations.

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.

Experience: Eight years of experience, four years of experience in the administration of a human services program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs, procedures, practices and organizations and an additional four years of professional or technical 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 the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and four years of experience in the administration of a human services program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs, procedures, practices and organizations for the required experience.

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 six years of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military experience as a commissioned officer in Administrative Officer classifications or Administrative Officer specialty codes in the General, Administrative, Clerical and Office Services field of work on a year-for-year basis for 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 supervisory experience.

One year of experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel,. Access, and/or PowerPoint), Adobe, and/or Google (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Calendar, Smartsheet, etc.).

One year of experience using any of the following: Client Information System (CIS), Child, Juvenile and Adult Management System (CJAMS), Eligibility & Enrollment (E&E), and/or BEACON 2.0.

One year of experience in a Human Services Program interpreting federal and state regulations, laws, and policies.

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.   If you are in State service and are a promotional candidate, your salary will be determined in accordance with State of Maryland guidelines.

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.
  • 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 supplemental questionnaire to, Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, Attn: Trelia Gunter, 25 S. Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland 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 trelia.gunter@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 410-767-7416. 

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.



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