TITLE IV-E SPECIALIST HUMAN SERVICE SPECIALIST III
Main Purpose of Job
Complete Initial Eligibility determinations for children entering out-of-home care. Utilize several databases including CJAMS, BEACON 2.0, SVES, and to obtain and verify information necessary to meet the federal eligibility requirements.
Complete IV-E Redeterminations of cases for children remaining in care 12 months or longer to ensure that a positive eligibility determination is made for children who are eligible to continue receiving Federal Funding under the Title IV-E program.
Apply knowledge of Federal and State policies and procedures in order to accurately determine eligibility for other Federal Funding, i.e., Title II (SSA) benefits; Title XVI (SSI) benefits; Title XX (Medical Assistance); and Adoption and Guardianship subsidy funds. Record benefits in the CJAMS data system.
Collect/Compile/Research data necessary to make an accurate determination of all completed cases.
Minimum Qualifications
- Six years of experience, two years of experience in the administration of a human services program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs, procedures, practices and organizations and an additional four years of professional or technical experience in the administration of a human services program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs, procedures, practices and organizations.
- Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in the administration of a human services program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs, procedures, practices and organizations for the required experience.
- 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 six years of the required experience.
- Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military experience as a commissioned officer in Administrative Officer classifications or Administrative Officer specialty codes in the General, Administrative, Clerical and Office Services field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Desired or Preferred Qualifications
- One year of experience applying eligibility policies or compliance standards within a human services, or regulatory environment.
- One year of experience interpreting regulations or guidelines governing a social services program or a health benefits program.
- One year of experience reviewing, auditing, or evaluating case records or financial documentation to ensure accuracy, compliance, and quality control.
Licenses, Registrations and Certifications
No specific licenses, registrations, or certifications are required for this position.
Selection Process
The selection process includes:
- Review of applications and resumes
- Written examination
- Interview
Benefits
The benefits offered by the Maryland Department of Human Services include:
- Pension plan
- Health insurance
- Vacation and sick leave
- Holiday pay
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
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, Examination Services Unit, 25 S. Charles Street, Suite 1100, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.
Or email latoura.jones@maryland.gov: Voice 410-767-8844, 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 Maryland Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.
Do not submit unsolicited documentation.
Trouble users: call via Maryland Relay
To apply for this position, click on one of the links below:
- Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet.
- View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire.
- Apply via Paper Application.