IV-E Program Manager (HUMAN SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR III)

DGS Office of External Affairs; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DGS Office of External Affairs seeks an IV-E Program Manager to direct statewide administration of Maryland’s Title IV-E foster care, adoption, guardianship, and prevention services programs. The role oversees federal compliance, fiscal operations, and program initiatives while supervising staff and serving as the primary liaison for federal audits.

Required are a bachelor’s degree and extensive experience in administration, with several years in supervision or program development, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Eight years of admin/professional/technical experience with at least three years in supervision or program development.
• One year evaluating Title IV-E eligibility determinations in foster care, adoption, or guardianship.
• Experience interpreting Title IV-E regulations and ACF directives to develop state policy and operationalize child welfare programs.
• Experience with program metrics and federal financial participation reimbursement optimization.

Responsibilities

• Direct statewide administration of Maryland Title IV-E foster care, adoption, guardianship, and prevention services programs.
• Oversee federal compliance, fiscal operations, and programmatic initiatives.
• Serve as liaison for federal audits and reviews and supervise unit staff.

Skills

Supervision experience

Policy development

Program metrics evaluation

Regulatory interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The IV-E Program Manager directs statewide administration of Maryland's Title IV-E foster care, adoption, guardianship, and prevention services programs within the Department of Human Services Social Services Administration. This supervisory role manages federal compliance, fiscal operations, and programmatic initiatives while overseeing unit staff and serving as the primary liaison for federal audits and reviews.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Eight years of administrative, professional, or technical experience with three years involving supervision or program development responsibility
• One year of experience evaluating, processing, or auditing Title IV-E eligibility determinations in foster care, adoption, or guardianship programs
• Experience interpreting federal Title IV-E regulations and ACF directives to develop state policy and operationalize child welfare programs
• Experience with program metrics evaluation and federal financial participation reimbursement optimization