Baltimore County
Human Services Program Supervisor - Non-Merit
Baltimore County, Pikesville, Maryland, United States, 21208
This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.
Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week
A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Bureau of Community Based Services, Center for Family Success, Department of Health and Human Services.
Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies occurring within this classification may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. All interested candidates must apply at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
Note: Failure to complete all fields of the Work Experience section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Definition of Responsibility
Under general supervision, supervises the In-Home Interventionist at the Center for Family Success and a unit of staff within a small program providing human services (Infants and Toddler program) within the Community Based Services Division. Examples of Essential Duties
Assigns cases to subordinate employees and establishes priority. Schedules staff to ensure adequate coverage. Holds individual and group conferences to review cases and problems. Completes individual assessments of need, creates, implements and reviews case management plans in conjunction with other human service professionals. Develops written guidelines and procedures for the delivery of case management services. Handles challenging cases, provides individual, group and/or family interventions and short term counseling as appropriate. Maintains client records and prepares reports. Monitors client file compliance with grant funder, agency, and all policies as appropriate Assists with selection, training, and evaluation of program personnel. Works with Center Director and Assistant Director of Division. Recruits participants for program. Coordinates program activities and works to resolve client complaints. Participates in the development and maintenance of program data, prepares grant proposal applications and all related reports. Prepares and monitors budget and spending for program. Assists with Agency Emergency mass care and shelter as needed. Examples of Other Duties
May be responsible for facility management if requested by Center Director. Represents the County, Department of Social Services, and its programs in meetings and conferences. Provides information, education and assistance to community groups and organizations. Solicits community involvement and volunteer participation in the program. Assists with creating partnerships that benefit program. Performs other related duties as required. (NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.) Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor\'s degree in a social or behavioral science
plus
three years\' progressive experience providing human services. (Related education beyond a bachelor\'s degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required experience. Additional experience as a counselor, educator, or supervisor in a human services program may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required education.) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level) Knowledge of the theory and practices of the provision of human services including counseling techniques, diagnostic assessment, and treatment planning. Knowledge of human behavior, growth and development, mental illness, alcohol and drug abuse and problems relating to socioeconomic factors. Knowledge of community, human and social service assistance programs Writing skill necessary to draft professional documents, grant proposals and complex reports. Good interpersonal skills. Skill in conducting individual diagnostic assessment and interviews to formulate treatment and service plans. Skill in making appropriate referrals. Skill in handling hostile individuals and crisis intervention. Skill in individual, group and family counseling. Skill in case management. Ability to implement program policies and procedures. Ability to plan, coordinate, supervise and review the work of others. Ability to prepare and monitor budgets. Ability to coordinate a unit or small program. Ability to conduct educational programs. Ability to interpret Federal, State, and local regulations, procedures, and guidelines for human service professionals. Ability to read and understand professional documents, requests for proposals, legislations, journals and other publications. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance) Thorough knowledge and understanding of applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, procedures and guidelines. Thorough knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to personnel and budget matters. Thorough knowledge of program organization, funding and role of assigned program within local and State human services structure. Thorough knowledge of community resources and support programs available in Baltimore county for clients. Skill in implementing program. Skill in planning, coordinating, supervising and reviewing work of others. Skill in preparing, operating and monitoring grants and budgets. Skill in coordinating and conducting programs with other service providers. Ability to conduct short and long range planning for clients and programs. Ability to organize the activities for clients and program so that services are provided to the community in an efficient and effective manner. Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant\'s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. Proof of Degree Equivalency Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (WES). Mail or deliver documents to: ATTN: Human Services Program Supervisor (Non-Merit) Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government 308 Allegheny Ave. Towson, MD 21204 You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. EXAMINATION PROCEDURE Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes. Physical and Environmental Conditions: The work of this classification is often sedentary, with some walking, standing, lifting and other limited physical activities. This position requires a valid MD drivers license in order to travel between work sites. Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks. Background Checks
will be completed as this position will work directly with families and children.
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Under general supervision, supervises the In-Home Interventionist at the Center for Family Success and a unit of staff within a small program providing human services (Infants and Toddler program) within the Community Based Services Division. Examples of Essential Duties
Assigns cases to subordinate employees and establishes priority. Schedules staff to ensure adequate coverage. Holds individual and group conferences to review cases and problems. Completes individual assessments of need, creates, implements and reviews case management plans in conjunction with other human service professionals. Develops written guidelines and procedures for the delivery of case management services. Handles challenging cases, provides individual, group and/or family interventions and short term counseling as appropriate. Maintains client records and prepares reports. Monitors client file compliance with grant funder, agency, and all policies as appropriate Assists with selection, training, and evaluation of program personnel. Works with Center Director and Assistant Director of Division. Recruits participants for program. Coordinates program activities and works to resolve client complaints. Participates in the development and maintenance of program data, prepares grant proposal applications and all related reports. Prepares and monitors budget and spending for program. Assists with Agency Emergency mass care and shelter as needed. Examples of Other Duties
May be responsible for facility management if requested by Center Director. Represents the County, Department of Social Services, and its programs in meetings and conferences. Provides information, education and assistance to community groups and organizations. Solicits community involvement and volunteer participation in the program. Assists with creating partnerships that benefit program. Performs other related duties as required. (NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.) Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor\'s degree in a social or behavioral science
plus
three years\' progressive experience providing human services. (Related education beyond a bachelor\'s degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required experience. Additional experience as a counselor, educator, or supervisor in a human services program may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required education.) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level) Knowledge of the theory and practices of the provision of human services including counseling techniques, diagnostic assessment, and treatment planning. Knowledge of human behavior, growth and development, mental illness, alcohol and drug abuse and problems relating to socioeconomic factors. Knowledge of community, human and social service assistance programs Writing skill necessary to draft professional documents, grant proposals and complex reports. Good interpersonal skills. Skill in conducting individual diagnostic assessment and interviews to formulate treatment and service plans. Skill in making appropriate referrals. Skill in handling hostile individuals and crisis intervention. Skill in individual, group and family counseling. Skill in case management. Ability to implement program policies and procedures. Ability to plan, coordinate, supervise and review the work of others. Ability to prepare and monitor budgets. Ability to coordinate a unit or small program. Ability to conduct educational programs. Ability to interpret Federal, State, and local regulations, procedures, and guidelines for human service professionals. Ability to read and understand professional documents, requests for proposals, legislations, journals and other publications. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance) Thorough knowledge and understanding of applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, procedures and guidelines. Thorough knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to personnel and budget matters. Thorough knowledge of program organization, funding and role of assigned program within local and State human services structure. Thorough knowledge of community resources and support programs available in Baltimore county for clients. Skill in implementing program. Skill in planning, coordinating, supervising and reviewing work of others. Skill in preparing, operating and monitoring grants and budgets. Skill in coordinating and conducting programs with other service providers. Ability to conduct short and long range planning for clients and programs. Ability to organize the activities for clients and program so that services are provided to the community in an efficient and effective manner. Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant\'s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. Proof of Degree Equivalency Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (WES). Mail or deliver documents to: ATTN: Human Services Program Supervisor (Non-Merit) Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government 308 Allegheny Ave. Towson, MD 21204 You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. EXAMINATION PROCEDURE Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes. Physical and Environmental Conditions: The work of this classification is often sedentary, with some walking, standing, lifting and other limited physical activities. This position requires a valid MD drivers license in order to travel between work sites. Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks. Background Checks
will be completed as this position will work directly with families and children.
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