Statewide Child Welfare Programs Specialist

DHS - Social Services Administration; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Child Safety Program Specialist at DHS - Social Services Administration oversees statewide child welfare programs, policies, and workflows, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.

The role provides expert guidance to Local Departments of Social Services on screening, intake, and after-hours operations, and leads training, data systems, and annual summits for professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of experience in administration of a human services program or analyses of programs and procedures.
• Experience coordinating CPS, prevention and safety initiatives, or child welfare data systems.
• Experience drafting, revising, or testifying on policy or regulatory language such as COMAR.
• Experience as a liaison for CJAMS between local departments and Social Services Administration.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing screening determinations across the state.
• Managing the child welfare case management system.
• Coordinating training and technical support for staff.
• Conducting annual summits for child welfare professionals.

Skills

Program administration

CPS coordination

Regulatory language (COMAR)

CJAMS liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Child Safety Program Specialist at DHS - Social Services Administration oversees statewide child welfare programs, policies, and workflows, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.

The role provides expert guidance to Local Departments of Social Services on screening, intake, and after-hours operations, and leads training, data systems, and annual summits for professionals.