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Director Of Social Services, Howard County (Program Manager Senior Ii)

Company

State of Maryland
Address , Columbia, 21046, Md
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary $93,919 - $131,986 a year
Expires 2023-07-11
Posted at 1 year ago
Job Description

Introduction



The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) is the state’s human services provider. DHS helps Marylanders buy healthy foods, pay energy bills, obtain medical assistance and establish and collect child support. DHS also works to ensure that children, adults and families are stable and safe from abuse and neglect. Services are provided by DHS through the 24 Local Departments of Social Services which represent each of Maryland’s counties and Baltimore City. DHS employees serve more than 1 million Marylanders annually, working directly within the community to bring positive outcomes to Marylanders.

This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

GRADE

24

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Human Services

Howard County Department of Social Services

9780 Patuxent Woods Drive

Columbia MD 21046

Main Purpose of Job

Help Build Stable Families in the Howard County Community.

The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), together with Howard County Government, seeks a strong administrator to direct all program activities of the Howard County Department of Social Services (HCDSS). These services consist of a network of protective, supportive, and financial services that assist Marylanders and county residents with achieving a realistic and attainable level of self-sufficiency including:
  • Adult Services,
  • Financial Assistance Programs including Temporary Cash Assistance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance, and Temporary Disabilities Assistance, and
  • Child Welfare,
  • Child Support.

POSITION DUTIES

The HCDSS Director oversees a staff of 146, and has a combined $1.86 million operating budget. The Director is active in the community, serving as a liaison between DHS and numerous local human services committees and/or organizations through participation on several Boards and Commissions within the State and Howard County government. In this role, the Director builds relationships to ensure that the Marylanders living in the County have access to the full array of services possible. The Director is a member of the Maryland Association of Social Services Directors (MASSD) and works with 23 other local Directors, state leadership, and local and state elected officials to develop, plan and implement mandated and non-mandated social services programs and policies statewide.

Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community. The County is a successful melding of old and new, urban and rural with immediate access to leading educational and health care institutions, upscale retail, and outstanding recreation and entertainment. It is currently home to 110,370 households and boasts a thriving, vibrant economy and welcoming business environment, with proximity to 50 federal agencies, universities, Fortune 500 companies, technology, defense and health care companies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have a Master’s Degree in Social Work or a related field, at least five years of professional employment in social services administration or supervision.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess:
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Strong leadership and management skills, particularly in fiscal and human resource management
  • Ability to demonstrate a strong commitment to customer service.
  • Ability to acquire new funding from non-traditional sources
  • Ability to implement change, motivate staff and maintain relationships.

BENEFITS

As As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including:

  • Competitive compensation.

  • Health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost (CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS).
  • 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.

Teleworking opportunities may be available for this position.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Department of Human Services at [email protected]. Please include on the subject line the recruitment #.

Applications will only be accepted via this online employment center. You will be required to provide a resume, salary history, and current salary requirements. This information must be uploaded as a single document along with your resume. If you are unable to apply online, you can mail your application and resume to : DHS/HRDT, 311 W. Saratoga Street, 1st floor, Attn: D. Greene, Baltimore MD 21201.

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 [email protected].

Additional information about DHS is available at www.dhs.maryland.gov.

MD TTY Relay Service: 1-800-735-2258.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.