Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose is to direct and oversee child welfare programs in the agency, including In-home family services, interagency family preservation services, emergency services to adults and families, Out of home services to include Reunification, Adoption and Resource Homes, and quality assurance. The duties include: supervision of all the above service unit supervisors, overseeing the flow of work, providing for quality control of the services given, plan and development of new programs, and grant funding sources as required by the agency as well as budget development, management and monitoring. Management and Supervision Directs and coordinates all activities of In-home and Out of Home Services programs. Develops local policies and procedures to carry out State and federal regulations. Planning and Oversight Develops budgets and monitors budget allocations and expenditures for in-home and Out of Home services and special projects. Other Managerial Responsibilities Serves as primary administrative officer for the Service Division with the responsibility for administration and direction of child welfare and adult services programs and operations,in the absence of and /or at the direction of the Deputy Director. POSITION DUTIES

Management and Supervision Directs and coordinates all activities of In-home and Out of Home Services programs. Develops local policies and procedures to carry out State and federal regulations. Planning and Oversight Develops budgets and monitors budget allocations and expenditures for in-home and Out of Home services and special projects. Other Managerial Responsibilities Serves as primary administrative officer for the Service Division with the responsibility for administration and direction of child welfare and adult services programs and operations,in the absence of and /or at the direction of the Deputy Director. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:  Masters degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited college or university Experience:  Three years of child welfare experience three years of Program or Project Management experience. DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Qualifications: Three years of Budget experience. Three of Supervisory experience. Three years of strategic planning experience. 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. 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 , a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service is required prior to hire.