Quality Assurance Analyst 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 one 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. We do this to ensure that in Maryland, we leave no one behind.

GRADE

ASTD14

LOCATION OF POSITION

Harford County Department of Social Services

Services Division

2 South Bond Street

Bel Air, MD 21014

Main Purpose of Job

This position will help with the data input and analysis of local data points to support the state and monitor the local implementation of improvement goals, program compliance, and best practices. This job will be in charge of performing peer reviews and evaluating collected data to detect trends, inform our practice, and improve program compliance and quality. This job will conduct quarterly quality assurance reviews under the guidance of SSA. This job will do daily data analysis and engage with the Assistant Director to ensure that reporting is accurate.

POSITION DUTIES

• Provides data analysis and reports from a range of sources, such as program compliance, program integrity, corrective action responses, process effectiveness, secondary case reviews, agency appeal hearings, statistics, and internal and external audits.
• Identifies data trends and probable root causes to establish or improve monitoring, worker compliance, and reporting systems by conducting regular evaluations of CJAMS, data reports, audit findings, and so on.
• Assists in conducting independent case reviews and providing input to the Assistant Director on issues raised in case reviews.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

Experience : Six years of experience, two years of experience in the administration of a human services program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs, procedures, practices and organizations and 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.

Notes

• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in the administration of a human services program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs, procedures, practices and organizations for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute graduate level education at an accredited college or university in a human services related field at the rate of 30 credit hours per year for up to six years of the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military experience as a commissioned officer in Administrative Officer classifications or Administrative Officer specialty codes in the General, Administrative, Clerical and Office Services field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
  
  

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

One year of experience working in a social services agency.

One year of experience generating accurate data.

One year of experience implementing methods to improve compliance and programs in a social service environment.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

It is imperative to list all computer and software experience on your application pertaining to your job duties.

Benefits

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS : STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS .

• Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).
• Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.
• Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.
• Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.
• Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year.
• Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension.
• Positions may be eligible for telework.
  
  

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. If the online application process is not available, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to: Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, Attention: Dontia Walker, 25 S. Charles Street, Suite 1100, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.

Or, email [email protected], toll-free: 1-800-332-6347.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or [email protected].

Do not submit unsolicited documentation.

The paper application must be received by 5 PM on the closing date for the recruitment. TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay, 1-800-925-4434.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.