Resource Home and Kinship Specialist

Introduction

� When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than one 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 Administration 25 South Charles St. Baltimore Md 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The primary goal of this position is to provide technical assistance, training, guidance, policy development, and support to Local Departments of Social Services (LDSS), providers, and sister agencies in order to protect vulnerable children and provide services to foster care children that lead to stability, well-being, and permanence.�This role is responsible for providing services to Resource Homes and the children who live in them. This position also oversees the reporting and paperwork related to several program areas. This stance advocates for reforms in practice and policy regarding Resource Homes and permanency practices for foster children. This role is in charge of overseeing associated continuous quality improvement programs and reporting on their progress on state and federal reports.

POSITION DUTIES

Provides project support for kinship practices across the state. This position involves attending meetings with community partners and private service providers to discuss kinship legislation, regulations, and policy. This role provides technical help to the LDSS. Provides project support for resource homes around the state. Participate in meetings with LDSS, community partners, and legal partners to solve problems, advocate for change, and address resource parent needs in Maryland. Provides technical assistance, training, consultation, guidance, and support to LDSS staff, Core Service Agencies (CSA), Juvenile Services (DJS), Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), University of Maryland School of Social Work, families, and federal partners. Assists with funding allocation, outcome monitoring, resource gap development, and policy development and implementation. This is accomplished through site visits, phone calls, emails, virtual meetings, and training sessions.

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 Bachelor’s 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 organizations�on a year-for-year basis for the required education. 2. Candidates may substitute graduate level education�at an accredited college or university in a human services related field at the rate of 30 credit�hours per year for up to two years of the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications. Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Sociology, or a closely related field from an approved institution or university. One year of experience working with families and children in a child welfare program. One year of experience approving and licensing resource houses (therapeutic or kinship) One year of experience creating policies, case plans, or home studies

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.� Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. 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 must be provided prior to hire. It is imperative to list all computer and software experience on your application pertaining to your job�duties.

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) holidays per year.�� Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension. Positions may be eligible for telework.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred.� If the online application process is not available, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to: Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, Attention: Dontia Walker, 25 S. Charles Street, Suite 1100, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. Email dontia.walker@maryland.gov, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347.�� 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 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.� Do not submit unsolicited documentation. The paper application must be received by 5 PM on the closing date for the recruitment.�TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay, 1-800-925-4434. As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.

Salary : $64,984 - $84,702