Human Services Specialist II-County Administration, Human Rights

Howard County Government; Ellicott City (MD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard County Government seeks a Human Services Specialist II to support community relations through the Office of Human Rights & Equity. The role includes developing educational programs to combat discrimination and improve human relations, while also administering specialized health and human services.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits

Commitment to workplace excellence

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Intermediate professional human services work experience.
• Potential supervisory responsibilities. Must assist with specialized health and human services.
• Demonstrated understanding of human rights issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement plans and events to address discrimination.
• Work closely with the Equity & Restorative Practices Unit.
• Administer human service programs and assist in policy formulation.

Skills

Human services administration

Policy formulation

Counseling

Investigating complaints

Job description

Human Services Specialist II - County Administration, Human Rights

Howard County
Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.

Howard County Government
Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, best practices, and sustainability. It is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2024, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 63 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), the most in Maryland and fifth in the nation, recognizing innovative programs that improve services, working conditions, and citizen engagement.

What are we looking for?

We seek outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.

What you'll like most about working at Howard County Government:

• Commitment to workplace excellence across all departments.
• Diverse, inclusive workplace where your input is valued.
• Competitive pay and benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs.
• Opportunity to impact our community and culture positively.

Position Summary

Support the community relations mission of the Office of Human Rights & Equity (OHRE) by developing and implementing plans, educational programs, and events to address discrimination and promote better human relations in Howard County. Work closely with the Equity & Restorative Practices Unit and report to the OHRE Administrator.

Salary Range

$32.95 - $44.64 per hour, which equates to approximately $68,542 - $92,485 annually.

Class Description

Performs intermediate professional human services work, potentially including supervisory responsibilities, under general supervision. Responsibilities include administering human service programs, providing specialized health and human services to targeted populations, assisting in policy formulation, and offering counseling and referral services. May involve investigating complaints of unfair practices and violations of laws, as well as administering criminal justice and alternative sentencing programs.

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Not Applicable
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Legal
• Industry: Government Administration

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