Placement Specialist
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Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - 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.
GRADE
ASTD17
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Department of Human Services
Social Services Administrator
Placement Services Unit
25 South Charles Street
Baltimore MD. 21201
Main Purpose of Job
The main purpose of the Placement Specialist is to provide technicalassistance training guidance and support to the Local Departments ofSocial Services (LDSS) providers and sister agencies for the placement ofchildren in need of or who are currently receiving placement andpermanency services. Working knowledge of COMAR foster careregulations and the DHS/SSA placement process are also position requires the ability to assess the needs of children and provideplacement assistance that ensures the most appropriate least restrictiveplacements for children. Additionally this position will assist in buildingthe capacity and availability of placement resources to meet the needs ofchildren in foster care. This position will vet and conduct initial site visitsof recommended placement providers to assess the appropriateness ofplacement. DHS/SSA is responsible for ensuring that placement policiesand procedures are in place requiring best practices to be implemented inall placement efforts.
POSITION DUTIES
ALL PLACEMENTS
- Provides primary weekend and after-hours consultation and guidance to LDSS and providers to ensure placement stability and resolve emergent barriers.
- Provide technical assistance training consultation guidance and support to LDSS staff private placement providers the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) the Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and families and federal partners.
- Develop knowledge of licensed and contracted Maryland provider profiles including the services provided and types of clients served.
SPECIALIZED PLACEMENTS
- Coordinate placement efforts and provide technical assistance training consultation guidance and support to the LDSS staff regarding placements of special youth populations such as Medically Fragile Developmentally/Intellectually Disabled and Chronic Mental Health/Behavioral Challenges.
- Research and conduct initial onsite monitoring visits with new potential providers to ensure appropriateness and effectiveness of the program.
OUT-OF-STATE PLACEMENT
- Review Out-of-State (OOS) Packets submitted by the LDSS for potential placements for completion appropriateness and approval.
REPORTING AND MONITORING
- Submit weekly placement reports to supervisor and DHS/SSA leadership.
- Provide statistics for Annual OOS report.
- Gather statistical data on a quarterly basis regarding specialized populations from CJAMS LDSSs and providers.
- Maintain data and statistical information related to placement resource issues placements barriers for service reviews annual reports and other inquiries from DHS/SSA leadership The Childrens Cabinet and The Childrens Bureau etc.
ADMINISTRATIVE
- Assist in scheduling and coordinating the Provider Advisory Council meeting including establishing the agenda location invitation to attendees and other meeting logistics.
- Represent DHS at interagency committees meetings council meetings and workgroups related to placement services and interagency initiatives as directed.
- Participate in Residential Treatment Center monthly in-person meetings/virtual meetings and/or phone conference calls with the RTC Coalition and other state partners regarding regular updates on residential providers and coordination of services.
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: Five years of 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 additional professional or technical experience in the administration of a human services program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs procedures practices and organizationson a year-for-year basis for the required education.
2. Candidates may substitute graduate level educationat an accredited college or university in a human services related field at the rate of 30 credithours per year for up to two years of the required experience.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Two years of experience in a Child Welfare or Adult Services Program.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicantswho possess the following preferred qualification(s).Include clear and specific information on your application regardingyour qualifications.
- A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work Psychology Human Services Sociology or a similar closely-related major.
- Two years of the required experience using a child welfare management system of record such as Child Juvenile and Adult Management System (CJAMs).
- One year of experience placing youth in out-of-home care (i.e. foster care kinship care and independent living).
- One year of experience working with foster care providers local departments of social services and/or other state agencies.
LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
NOT APPLICABLE.
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 examination will consist of a rating of your education training and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The supplemental questionnaire may be used as part of the rating process. Therefore it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
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 1116-F Baltimore MD 21201.
Or email ; voice .
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
Do not submit unsolicited documentation. Resumes should not be viewed for a completed state application.
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. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encouraged them to apply.
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