Director of Social Services, Charles County

2 days ago


Waldorf, Maryland, United States State of Maryland - DHS - Charles County DSS Full time

Introduction

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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 1 million Marylanders each year.�We do this by providing economic support, preventive services, and caring for children and adults.�\r
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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.�\r
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�This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.\r
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GRADE

24\r

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Human Services\r
Charles County Department of Social Services\r
200 Kent Avenue\r
La Plata, MD 20646\r

Main Purpose of Job

Help Build Stable Families in the Charles County Community.\r
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The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), together with Charles County Government, seeks a strong administrator to direct all program activities of the Charles County Department of Social Services (CCDSS). These services consist of a network of protective, supportive, and financial services that assist Marylanders and county residents with achieving a realistic and attainable level of self-sufficiency including:\r
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Child Welfare\r
Adult Services\r
Financial Assistance\r
Programs- Temporary Cash Assistance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance, and Temporary Disabilities Assistance and\r
Child Support\r
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POSITION DUTIES

The CCDSS Director oversees a diverse staff of 140, and has a combined $1.89 million operating budget.� The Director actively implements a culture of outstanding service to the Charles County community through building inclusive relationships with a broad range of community partners, maintaining internal policies and practices that support the mission of the Department of Human Services and improving the availability and accessibility of services to people throughout the County.� In this role, the Director builds relationships to ensure that the Marylanders living in the County have access to the full array of services possible. The Director is a member of the Maryland Association of Social Services Directors (MASSD) and works with 23 other local Directors, state leadership, and local and state elected officials and an Advisory Board� to develop, plan and implement mandated and non-mandated social services programs and policies statewide.�\r
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Located in Southern Maryland, Charles County borders Virginia and Washington D.C., and has an extensive shoreline on the Potomac River.� Charles County is one of the fastest growing communities in Maryland with a very diverse population of 167,000.� The County is in the midst of melding the 'old and new' as its urban environment expands and creating more accessible services to those in its rural areas is a local priority. Access to extensive outdoor recreation, local historical sites and located within easy commuting distance of Northern Virginia, D.C. and the Northern Neck of Virginia, Charles County affords business, recreational and growth opportunities for all.\r

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have a Master's Degree in Social Work or a related field, at least five years of professional employment in social services administration or supervision and the ability to demonstrate a strong commitment to customer service.\r

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess: \r
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Ability to demonstrate a strong commitment to customer service. \r
Strong leadership and management skills, particularly in fiscal and human resource management\r
Ability to implement change, motivate staff and maintain relationships.\r
Ability to acquire new funding from non-traditional sources\r
Strong communication skills.\r
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SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. It is important that you report all related education and experience that is relevant to this recruitment qualifications. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list. The resulting list may be used for future vacancies with this agency.\r

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\r
��������Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).\r
��������Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.\r
��������Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.��\r
��������Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.\r
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FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to, Department of Human Services, Employment�Services, Attention: Heather Braddy, 311 W. Saratoga Street, Room 141, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.\r
If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please email Heather Braddy at ; include the job title and recruitment # in the subject line.\r
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 \r
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.\r
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r



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