Child Welfare Safety & Screening Specialist

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Telework

Job summary

Maryland Department of Human Services is seeking a Child Safety Program Specialist to manage statewide child welfare programs, policies, and operational workflows. You will provide expert technical assistance and guidance to Local Departments of Social Services to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.

The role encompasses data system oversight, after-hours programming, and annual screening summit coordination, with collaboration across DDS and partners to improve child welfare service

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Five years of experience in administration of a human services program or related analyses.
• Substitution options available for education with professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Central Office SME for CPS screening and determinations.
• Review LDSS screening decisions for policy and CAPTA/COMAR alignment.
• Direct statewide implementation of Screening Panel Review.

Skills

Policy coordination

Interagency liaison

CPS screening

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CJAMS

Job description

Maryland Department of Human Services is seeking a Child Safety Program Specialist to manage statewide child welfare programs, policies, and operational workflows. You will provide expert technical assistance and guidance to Local Departments of Social Services to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.

The role encompasses data system oversight, after-hours programming, and annual screening summit coordination, with collaboration across DDS and partners to improve child welfare service