Introduction
When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) you join a team of more than 5000 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.
This position is not telework eligible and will work out of two counties (Harford and Cecil).
GRADE
ASTD15
LOCATION OF POSITION
Harford County Department of Social ServicesFamily Investment Administration
2029 Pulaski Hwy
Harve de Grace MD 21078
Main Purpose of Job
The primary objective of this position is to support local department administration and case management staff in exceeding the 50 Federal Work Participation Rate (WPR) and all other FIP Performance Measure targets set by federal and state laws. A critical purpose is to monitor and track the local departments success in getting Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) recipients to participate in work activities identify the systemic and individual reasons why participation does not occur and recommend changes to senior management that will consistently result in meeting and exceeding the WPR and all other FIP Performance Measure goals.
POSITION DUTIES
- Monitors and tracks the performance of service delivery vendors and local department staff who are accountable for work activities.
- Monitors and tracks all data management reports that have an impact on FIA performance measures as well as compliance with work program goals and requirements.
- Examines case records and all case management systems to ensure customer work participation and compliance with Federal and State program criteria.
- Interprets and apply laws rules and policies that pertain to Family Investment Administration programs.
- Meets with Family Investment Administration policy systems quality control and work program staff to discuss the state of local office performance in terms of work participation criteria and program functions.
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: Seven years of experience three 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 ofprofessional 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 Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and three 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 yearsof 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 yearforyear 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 experience working with the Temporary Cash Assistance Program.
One year of experience with WORKS including eligibility and enrollment.
One year of experience reviewing monitoring and gathering information for the Family Investment Programs.
One year of experience evaluating data and generating reports.
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.
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.
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 jobduties.
BENEFITS
As an employee of the State of Maryland you will have access to outstanding benefits including: healthinsurance 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. Email tollfree:.
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 ator
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.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States 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.