What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Welfare Administrative Specialist II Grade 21 position at Montgomery County Government?
About The Position
The expected salary range for this position on hire is $68,501 - $88,700
Who We Are
Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.
The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County’s public health and human services that meets the needs of our community’s most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.
As a Department , we believe health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.
Who We Are Looking For
Child Welfare Services (CWS) is committed to the safety, well-being, and permanency of children in Montgomery County . The agency works in collaboration with families and community partners to build, strengthen and support stable family life . Child Welfare Services is currently recruiting for an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, detail- oriented and experienced individual to manage multiple tasks/projects originated from the office of the Child Welfare Services' Senior Administrator.
What You'll Be Doing
This position oversees the management of complex tasks/projects. This position encompasses the following work:
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree .
Experience: Two (2) years of professional administrative experience related to the needs of social services work.
Substitutions
We will use interview preference :
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference .
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
The expected salary range for this position on hire is $68,501 - $88,700
Who We Are
Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.
The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County’s public health and human services that meets the needs of our community’s most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.
As a Department , we believe health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.
Who We Are Looking For
Child Welfare Services (CWS) is committed to the safety, well-being, and permanency of children in Montgomery County . The agency works in collaboration with families and community partners to build, strengthen and support stable family life . Child Welfare Services is currently recruiting for an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, detail- oriented and experienced individual to manage multiple tasks/projects originated from the office of the Child Welfare Services' Senior Administrator.
What You'll Be Doing
This position oversees the management of complex tasks/projects. This position encompasses the following work:
- Establishes work priorities, and develops forms and office procedures for/from the CWS Senior Administrator's Office
- Coordinates and oversees a variety of tasks and projects to meet deadlines
- Serves as a liaison between the Senior Administrator, staff, stakeholders, and other internal/external County and State agencies as it relates to child welfare/social services work
- Reviews incoming correspondences and prepares appropriate , well-written, professional responses
- Manages the Administrator's P-card and all tasks related to its use and reconciliation
- Will act as a CWS representative at predetermined County and/or State meetings
- Will assist with data collection for the Child Welfare Services state database (CJAMS)
- Will assist with audit meetings and compliance with State and Federal audits
- Will review incoming documents (policies/regulations) and independently analyze and provide well-written recommendations of next steps and impact to CWS
- Organizes a variety of staff trainings/meetings, including coordinating event/meeting logistics
- Will respond to inquiries from other public agencies/constituents
- Will manage the oversight of the Child Welfare Services MOUs/MOAs, legal staffing’s and medical consent forms
- Will manage confidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion and professionalism
- Requires strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, strong and detailed organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities with impeccable attention to details
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree .
Experience: Two (2) years of professional administrative experience related to the needs of social services work.
Substitutions
- EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Additional education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
- EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional administrative, business, research and/or clerical experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for year basis.
We will use interview preference :
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree .
- Two (2) years of professional administrative experience related to the needs of social services work.
- Demonstrates exceptional proficiency in both oral and written communication.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a variety of staff and senior leadership professionals.
- Knowledge of administrative procedures in a fast-paced work setting.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities with impeccable attention to detail.
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference .
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Salary : $68,501 - $88,700
