Part-Time Human Services Specialist, Grade 23

Montgomery County•8818 Georgia Ave Silver Spring MD 20910 USA, MD

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $38,371 - $53,569.50 , based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. ( BASED ON A 20-HOUR WORK WEEK ) WHO WE ARE Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses. The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County’s public health and human services that meet the needs of our community’s most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department. As a Department, we believe health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR If you are interested in working for the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, we invite qualified candidates to apply for the Part-Time – 20 Hours per week Human Services Specialist position.

Requirements

One year of experience as a specialist performing complex and responsible social services work in a clinical environment – significant experience with direct client contact is required.
Some positions, in addition, may require substantive fiscal and/or paralegal experience.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in a human services-related field.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid driver’s license when required for job-related duties.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience working with homeless, formerly homeless and/or at-risk households.
Individuals with lived expertise of homelessness or who are currently at risk of homelessness.
Three years of experience in social services, including service planning, case management, and applying evidence-based practices to support vulnerable individuals.
Knowledge and experience working in a social service capacity, service planning, and case management.
Knowledge of community resources for low-income households.
Knowledge and experience working with Microsoft products and various database systems.
Basic proficiency in Spanish, Amharic, French, Korean, Vietnamese, or Chinese.

Responsibilities

Assess service requests for individuals and families with housing emergencies due to homelessness; past due rent to prevent eviction; past due utilities to prevent disconnection of utility services; or need for security deposits, moving and storage needs, and burial assistance.
Develop a comprehensive service agreement plan to achieve service request in accordance with State and County policies and procedures.
Collaborate with community partners to identify additional resources to resolve current crisis, to include other Behavioral health professionals inside and outside of this department to return the client to a higher level of self-sufficiency.
Process financial grants according to the policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines of the funding source utilizing County and State database systems.
Make recommendations to supervisor for grant approval or denial in accordance with need and documentation.
Providing information, guidance, and assistance to clients to directly link them to or refer them to other programs/services/benefits that may be a support to them.
Prepare and submit monthly statistical reports and other reports as needed.
Conduct home and community visits as needed.
Participate in case reviews, unit meetings and interdisciplinary teams both within and outside of the department to plan and coordinate service delivery.
The position also provides extended hours coverage on a rotating basis.