DEPUTY SECRETARY FOR PROGRAMS, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

Introduction

\r\n�\r\nWhen 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\n\r\n�\r\nWe 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\n\r\n\r\nThis is an Executive Service position�and serves�at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.\r\n�\r\nThis position is a repost. Applicants who previously applied do not need to reapply.\r\n

GRADE

9909\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Human Services\r\nOffice of the Secretary/Executive Office\r\n\r\n25 S. Charles Street\r\nBaltimore, MD 21201\r\n\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The Maryland Department of\r\nHuman Services (DHS) is the state's primary social service provider, serving\r\nover one million people annually. Through 24 local departments of social\r\nservices across all jurisdictions, DHS empowers Marylanders by providing preventative\r\nand supportive services, economic assistance, and meaningful connections to\r\nworkforce development and career opportunities. We aggressively pursue\r\nopportunities to assist people in economic need, provide preventive services,\r\nand protect vulnerable children and adults. Our vision is a Maryland where\r\npeople independently support themselves and their families and where\r\nindividuals are safe from abuse and neglect.\r\n�\r\nThe Deputy Secretary for Programs advises and makes recommendations to the Secretary for the Department of Human Services on all strategic activities affecting programs administered through the Family Investment, Social Services, and Child Support Administrations. This senior executive role directs the 24 Local Departments of Social Services that administer DHS programs, including setting and monitoring goals, outcomes, and performance measures. The Deputy Secretary formulates and implements DHS policies, goals, and priorities in collaboration with the DHS Secretary, Deputy Secretary for Operations, Deputy Secretary for Talent & Customer Service, Chief of Staff, Executive Directors, and Directors of the Local Offices of Social Services. The role also involves representing the Department on external Commissions, Advisory Councils, and Interagency Committees.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

\r\n Acts as a principal adviser to the secretary.\r\n Directs DHS programs, including managing budgets, personnel, and strategic plans, both in the Administrations and the Local Departments of Social Services\r\n Manages executive level staff\r\n Represents Secretary and Department on interagency committees�\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Master’s degree in Social Work or related fields, such as Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Services Administration, Health, Education, Psychology, Sociology, and other Human Service related degrees�\r\n\r\nExperience:� Eight years of executive level experience in the administration of human service programs, with emphasis on Child Welfare.� \r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The\r\nideal candidate will possess:\r\n\r\n Demonstrated leadership with strong organizational and communication\r\n (verbal and written) skills for interacting and working with colleagues\r\n across the state and at the leadership level, agency management, sister\r\n departments, stakeholders, vendors and property owners.\r\n Expectational critical thinking and analytical\r\n skills with ability to identify strengths and weaknesses on solutions to\r\n challenges.\r\n Ability to demonstrate a strong commitment to\r\n ensuring positive customer experiences.\r\n Ability to implement change, motivate staff and\r\n maintain relationships.\r\n\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. 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 or other state agencies.\r\nIf you are in State service and are a promotional candidate, your salary will be determined in accordance with State of Maryland guidelines.�\r\n

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\n\r\n Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).\r\n Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.\r\n Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.��\r\n Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.\r\n Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least thirteen (13) holidays per year.��\r\n Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension.\r\n Positions may be eligible for telework.\r\n\r\n

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, Maryland Department of Human Services, Employment�Services, Attention: Kendra Young, 25 South Charles St, Room 1116-L, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.\r\nIf you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please email Kendra Young at kendra.young2@maryland.gov; include the job title and recruitment # in the subject line.\r\n\r\n\r\nIf 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.\r\n\r\n\r\nTTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.\r\n\r\n\r\nAs 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\n