DEPUTY DIRECTOR, BALTIMORE CO. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR II at State of Maryland

This senior management role within the Baltimore County Department of Social Services (DHS) is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, directing, coordinating, and evaluating a variety of complex social services programs. The Deputy Director provides leadership to strengthen families and assist in the protection of vulnerable individuals. This position is a Management Service role, serving at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. The role involves overseeing program effectiveness to ensure high-quality service delivery to children, youth, adults, and families. The Deputy Director advises the Director on social policy, fiscal matters, and program design, ensuring all programs are managed properly and that Performance Quality Improvement is a critical agency philosophy. A key aspect of the role is ensuring organizational and staff development, effective utilization of human resources, and the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce.