Family Investment Specialist Supervisor I

State Of Maryland

Posted on : 09-04-2025

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Allegany, NY - USA

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Posted on : 09-04-2025

Job Description

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 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 Statewide recruitment is being conducted to establish a list of eligible candidates to be used to fill current and future vacancies occurring in our Local Departments of Social Services throughout the State.

All approved candidates will be placed on this list of eligible candidates in one BestQualified randomized scoring band for at least one year. Placement on this list is not a guarantee that you will be offered an interview for any given vacancy.

GRADE

LOCATION OF POSITION

STATEWIDE

This statewide recruitment is being conducted to establish a list of eligible candidates to be used to fill current and future vacancies occurring at the Department of Human Services Head Quarters and in our local offices throughout the State of Maryland.

Please indicate the counties in which you are willing to accept employment on your application.

PLEASE NOTE: We have have current vacancies in the following Local Departments...

Cecil County Department of Social Services

170 East Main Street

Elkton MD 21921

Main Purpose of Job

A Family Investment Specialist Supervisor I oversees units of Family Investment Specialists involved in the determination of eligibility of applicants for programs of the Family Investment Administration (FIA) and the quality control review of those determinations. An employee in this classification is responsible for the interpretation and application of laws regulations and policies relevant to Family Investment Administration programs for the analysis of procedures and the recommendation of new or revised procedures and supervises lowerlevel Family Investment Specialists and clerical workers in one unit. Employees in this classification receive general supervision from a Social Service Administrator Human Service Administrator or higherlevel administrator.

Employees may be required to work evenings and weekends and may be required to visit customers in their homes or at facilities such as nursing homes group homes and hospitals.

POSITION DUTIES

Examples of work:

Supervises one unit of lowerlevel Family Investment Specialists and clerical workers involved in determining customer eligibility for FIA programs or the quality control review of those determinations

Assigns work and reviews case records for completeness accuracy the application of and compliance with State and federal policy procedures laws rules and regulations plans and controls workload to assure quality of service and analyzes work to determine causes of errors and recommends and implements corrective actions and policy and procedural changes when necessary

Trains staff in work management and technical areas of the work and interprets State and federal policy and procedures laws rules and regulations regarding public assistance programs

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 Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.

EXPERIENCE: Four years of experience determining eligibility for governmental assistance programs or monitoring for compliance in those programs.

NOTES:

1. Candidates may substitute additional experience as described on a yearforyear basis for up to four years of the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of an Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience involving public contact and of support functions directly related to Family Investment program operations for the required education.

3. These requirements are established by the Family Investment Administration by authority provided in Human Services Article Title 5 Subtitle 2 Section 204 (b)1 of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The Office of Personnel Services and Benefits of the Department of Budget and Management and the Examination Services Unit of the Department of Human Services do not have the authority to accept substitutions or equivalents.

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operators 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.

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.

For education obtained outside the U.S. a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service is required prior to hire.

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: Cynthia McMillian Department of Human Services Examination Services Unit 25 S. Charles Street Room 1116F Baltimore MD 21201.

Or email ; voice.

All mailed documents must include the applicants 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 Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

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 ator

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States 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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Family Investment Specialist Supervisor I

State Of Maryland

Job Description

Introduction

GRADE

LOCATION OF POSITION

Main Purpose of Job

POSITION DUTIES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

SELECTION PROCESS

EXAMINATION PROCESS

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Employment Type

Company Industry

Key Skills

About Company

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