Family Support Center Service Coordinator-; Human Services Specialist -Community Resources & Svcs

POSITION SUMMARY/CLASS DESCRIPTION

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 is a leader in innovation, sustainability, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2025, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 83 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the highest number of annual NACo awards achieved in the history of the State of Maryland, and the highest number of awards out of any county in the State of Maryland which received a collective 136 awards.

NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policy making. What are we looking for? We are looking for 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:

• We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
• We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged!
• We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs.
• As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the overall coordination of child-centered, family-focused, and community-based support services for The Office of Children and Families' (OCF) Family Support Center (FSC) Program. The Service Coordinator will integrate participants in all Office of Children and Families programs and services, conduct family case meetings, deliver parent education and participate in community outreach. The Service Coordinator is a collaborative partner with community programs, linking and engaging families with social and human services throughout the county.

The position will also develop and implement parent workshops and assist in programming and service delivery throughout the Office of Children and Families. STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE: $27.37 - $30.86 $ 56,925 - $64,180 CLASS

DESCRIPTION:

Performs professional level human services work, which may include supervisory responsibility, under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior. Work includes human service, administrative, and counseling work; providing counseling and programmatic services to the special populations; and providing assistance in identifying the population at risk, its needs and how to meet those needs. Organizes and publicizes large events for citizens or special groups.

Work also includes providing services needed to carry out human service programs or the operation of a medium sized center with extensive regional responsibility and concurrent programming.
* IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This position is grant funded. Individuals selected for the position will serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be terminated if the grant funding for the position ends.*

• Meets with new OCF FSC families to familiarize and integrate them into programs and activities; complete all required program participant paperwork including ongoing development of family partnership agreements.
• Conduct enrollment, intake, orientation, and ongoing case management services for families…