Child Welfare Program & Data Specialist

Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal Leave

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Holidays

Pension

Telework possible

Job summary

The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) seeks a Child Safety Program Specialist to manage statewide child welfare programs, policies, and workflows. You will provide expert technical assistance, policy guidance, and system oversight to Local Departments of Social Services to ensure alignment with state and federal child welfare laws.

Responsibilities include CPS screening determinations, statewide screening operations, and annual policy updates, with coordination across LDSS and

Qualifications

• Expert policy guidance and technical assistance across child welfare programs.
• Experience with state data systems and reporting.
• Ability to interpret and apply state/federal regulations and policies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Central Office SME for CPS screening and determinations.
• Review LDSS screening decisions for policy and CAPTA compliance.
• Lead statewide Screening Panel Review process and provide training.
• Coordinate and manage after-hours child welfare workflow and reporting.
• Plan and conduct the annual screening summit.
• Analyze support tickets for CJAMS and advise on data fixes.

Skills

Policy guidance

Technical assistance

System oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) seeks a Child Safety Program Specialist to manage statewide child welfare programs, policies, and workflows. You will provide expert technical assistance, policy guidance, and system oversight to Local Departments of Social Services to ensure alignment with state and federal child welfare laws.

Responsibilities include CPS screening determinations, statewide screening operations, and annual policy updates, with coordination across LDSS and