Assistant Director, Family Services
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Job Location:
Charles, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 is a Management Service position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority
GRADE
21
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Department of Human Services
Charles County Department of Social Services
200 Kent Avenue
La Plata Maryland 20646
Main Purpose of Job
The incumbent manages the Family Services unit overseeing Child Welfare and Adult Services programs. This role involves supervising professional and support staff ensuring all services are delivered in compliance with local state and federal regulations. The position is responsible for coordinating program activites monitoring budgets and performance outcomesand addressing audit findings to improve service delivery. Strong skills in data analysis problem-solving and leadership are essential.The role requires building and maintaining effective working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders including community partners. The manager will also play a key role in strategic planning and continuous improvement efforts within the position reports directly to the Director of Social Services.
POSITION DUTIES
- Manages and plans for all mandated for all mandated services for both Child Welfare and Adult Services in accordance with federal state local and agency guidelines.
- Ensures policies procedures guidance and standards for program delivery and effectively implemented within the unit and in service delivery to customers through the use of appropriate quality assurance methods.
- Leads and supervises staff to ensure effective and efficient delivery of services while coaching and developing them to achieve individual team and organizational goals in alignment with policies and guidelines.
- Work collaboratively with senior leadership internal and external partners/stakeholders e.g. county and state officials local department of social services and community partners.
- Allocates fiscal and human resources to ensure all programs responsibilities are managed and implemented effectively.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Masters degree in a Human Services field e.g. Social Work Psychology Sociology
Experience: Three years of child welfare experience Three years of supervisory experience Two years of program and project management experience
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The Ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Three years experience in Child Welfare within the public sector.
- Three years experience in leading diverse teams.
- Three years experience in establishing and maintaining stakeholder relationships.
- Three years experience in Child Juvenile Adult Management system (CJAMS).
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficientinformation on your application to show that you meet the qualifications forthis recruitment. We will not consider information submitted after thisdate. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible)list. The resulting list may be used for future vacancies with thisagency or other state agencies.
If you are in State service and are a promotionalcandidate your salary will be determined in accordance with State of Marylandguidelines.
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 DETAINS
- 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 thirteen (13) 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 maila paper application and supplemental questionnaire to Charles County Department of Social ServicesAttention: Donna Richards 200 Kent Avenue La Plata Maryland 20646.
If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position please email DonnaRichards at ; include the job title and recruitment # in the subject line.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online applicationsystem please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and ExaminationDivision at or
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promotingemployees who are reflective of the States diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidatesare encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
Required Experience:
Director
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