Title Iv-E Specialist Human Service Specialist Iii

Introduction

When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support, preventive services, and caring for children and adults. We aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve.

At DHS, we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation and ensure that in Maryland, we leave no one behind.

Department Human Services, Social Services Administration, 25 S. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.

The primary purpose of this position is to perform Foster Care, Adoption, and Guardianship case reviews to determine client eligibility for Title IV‑E Federal Funding. This Title IV‑E Eligibility Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal laws, rules, and regulations for the delivery of services across various local departments of social services throughout the state.

• Complete initial eligibility determinations for children entering out‑of‑home care, utilizing databases including CJAMS, BEACON 2.0, and SVES to obtain and verify necessary information.
• Complete IV‑E redeterminations of cases for children remaining in care 12 months or longer to ensure a positive eligibility determination for continued Federal Funding.
• Apply knowledge of federal and state policies and procedures to accurately determine eligibility for other federal funding programs, such as Title II (SSA) benefits, Title XVI (SSI) benefits, Title XX (Medical Assistance), and Adoption and Guardianship subsidy funds. Record benefits in the CJAMS data system.
• Collect, compile, and research data necessary to make accurate determinations for completed cases.

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications:

• Six years of experience, two years in the administration of a human services program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs, procedures, practices, and organizations, plus an additional four years of professional or technical experience in the administration of a human services program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs, procedures, practices, and organizations.
• Equivalent experience may be substituted with a bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience, graduate‑level education (30 credit hours per year for up to six years), or U.S. Armed Forces military experience as an administrative officer, on a year‑for‑year basis.

• One year of experience applying eligibility policies or compliance standards within a human services or regulatory environment.
• One year of experience interpreting regulations or guidelines governing a social services program or a health benefits program.
• One year of experience reviewing, auditing, or evaluating case records or financial documentation to ensure accuracy, compliance, and quality control.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who reflect the State's diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. We thank our veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.