Assistant Director of Services
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Job Location:
Somerset, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours 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 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 Best-Qualified 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.
This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
GRADE
20
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Department of Human Services
Somerset County Department of Social Services30397 Mt. Vernon Rd.
Princess Anne MD 21853
Main Purpose of Job
This manager serves as theAssistant Director for Adult Child and Family Services and provides directsupervision to four subordinate supervisors the agency attorney CACCoordinator and a clerical person. The manageris responsible for the child welfare budget applies and monitors grants andoversees all adult and child welfare position establishes and implements policies and proceduresestablishes and evaluates program goals provides direction planningevaluation and coordination to the Child Welfare and Adult Services programsincluding administering the Divisions operations. This position also oversees work with ourChild Advocacy Center facility. Thisposition has total control over the needs and the structuring of the Servicesdivision decides the staffing needs and identifies and locates training toenhance practice.This employee also serves asessential personnel for the agency and is a point of contact in the absence ofthe Director when needed.This position is required to work with otherAssistant Directors in the implementation of the LDSS emergency preparednessresponsibilities for sheltering and activation when needed in case of anemergency.
POSITION DUTIES
- Determines organizational structure & staffing needs of all Services programs. Plans coordinates supervises and evaluates the work of subordinate Supervisors agency attorney and CAC/CQI Coordinator and clerical support. Responsible for identifying staffing needs in Services and hires staff based on the Divisions needs. Plans for training of staff and participates in Services case meetings meets with clients as needed participates in court preparation meetings and court hearings.
Monitors ACQI data compliance and performance outcomes and prepares corrective action as needed.Establishes overall policies and procedures for the Services programs and oversees the implementation of new policies and approves revisions as needed with new protocols. Establishes and evaluates program goas establishes long- and short-term goals and sets standards and controls to meet program objectives for programs operations and resources. - Responsibility for program budgets and monitors spending and requests additional funding for service delivery to maintain safety well-being and permanency for child welfare and adult service programs. Request additional grant funding to fill gaps and service needs and monitors that budget.
- Represents the department in a liaison capacity with managers and officials of other local state and non-profit agencies concerning program activities. May promote the programs through contacts with interested groups and the public.
- Serves as the proxy/DSS representative for the Director in their absence representing the Department at state and local meetings responding to oral and written communications to the Directors office and assigning as the legal decision-maker when needed for children and adults for who the Department hold guardianship.
- Represents the Director at Local Management Board meetings and serves on various subcommittees of the Local Management Board as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Masters degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
- Two years experience supervising diverse teams.
- Two years experience in public child and adult welfare.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Two years experience in collaborating with community partners and cultivating relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Two years experience supervising multidisciplinary staff serving vulnerable populations including the ability to provide leadership while ensuring adherence to state and federal mandates.
- Two years experience developing comprehensive operating procedures relevant to the varied responsibilities of Adult and Welfare staff ensuring full compliance with State of Maryland COMAR regulations.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
LCSW-C or LMSW Independent Licensure is required.
LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
LCSW-C or LMSW Independent Licensure.
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.
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 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 mail a paper application and supplement questionnaire to: Attention: Doug McKinnon Department of Human Services- Somerset County Department of Social Services 30397 Mt. Vernon Rd. Princess Anne MD 21853
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 at or
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.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
