Hiring: IV-E Program Manager HUMAN SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR III Company: State of Maryland Location: Maryland, United States Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:16:00 Target Skills & Keywords : Program Management About the job Required Skills: •Direct statewide administration of Title IV-E programs (Foster Care, Adoption, Guardianship, and Prevention Services). •Directly supervises unit staff (Administrator III, HSPPA, and HSS V/IVs) including work assignment, performance evaluations (PEP), and staff training. •Formulate, interpret, and operationalize state and federal Title IV-E policies, procedures, and manuals. •Serve as the primary liaison for federal audits, Title IV-E Primary Reviews, and state fiscal evaluations. •Collaborates with the Central Office of Budget & Finance (OBF) and IT teams to streamline system enhancements in CJAMS/MD THINK. Qualifications: •Candidates may substitute graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 credit hours on a year-for-year basis for up to two years of the required general experience. •Candidates may substitute additional professional or technical experience in the administration of a human services program or experience conducting studies and analyses of programs, procedures, practices and organizations on a year-for-year basis for the required education. •One year of experience directly evaluating, processing, or auditing Title IV-E eligibility determinations across foster care, adoption, or guardianship programs. •Two (2) years of professional experience interpreting federal Title IV-E regulations and Administration for Children and Families (ACF) directives to formulate the state plan, write policy manuals, or operationalize Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) guidelines within a child welfare agency. •Two (2) years of experience evaluating program metrics, financial data, or case files to maximize Federal Financial Participation (FFP) reimbursement streams or lead state/federal child welfare audit reviews (e.g., Title IV-E Primary Reviews). •Two (2) years of experience delivering high-level technical assistance, operational guidance, or specialized training on child welfare funding and compliance to local departments of social services, external agency stakeholders, or executive leadership. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!