Human Services Specialist I - Columbia, United States - Howard County

Howard County

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Columbia, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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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

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 2023, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 51 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) - the most in the state of Maryland.

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 policymaking.

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.

***: Provides planning services for residents enrolled in federal or State programs that fund community services as an alternative to nursing home placement (i.e., Community First Choice, Community Options, Increased Community Services, and Community Personal Assistance Services). Works with clients to develop plans of service and select service providers, and monitors care to ensure that services are properly delivered and adjusted as needed. Uses Maryland's web-based tracking system to document client interactions, enter billing activities, and monitor providers.

STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE:

$ $28.93

$53,379 - $60,184

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Works and cooperate with coworkers and supervisors at all levels.
Learns and perform all essential job functions accurately.
Provides planning services for residents enrolled in federal or State programs that fund community services as an alternative to nursing home placement (i.e., Community First Choice, Community Options, Increased Community Services, and Community Personal Assistance Services).
Works with program participants and applicants to help them understand their selfdirection options and maximize their choice and control.
Creates personcentered plans of service (POS), sets goals, and coordinates services based on individual needs and choices.
Assists clients/families in identifying the providers of the services needed, and monitors care to ensure that services are properly delivered and best meet the client's needs.
Updates plans of service as needed, recommends changes in services when appropriate, and assesses progress or lack thereof of client's abilities.
Identifies and connects clients with other community resources as needed to supplement program services.
Utilizes Maryland's webbased tracking system to document client interactions, enter billing activities, and monitor providers. May require some evenings and weekends.
Participate in activities related to Emergency Management as requested, including work outside normal business hours

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in social work, human services or related field and related experience and/or training.
Knowledge/ experience with care management working with older adults and/or adults with disabilities.
Ability to speak and write English and Korean, Russian, Farsi (Korean or Russian preferred)
Strong interperso