COMCOR 01A.104.03 Chief, Children, Youth and Family Services Description of Position.
Chapter 1A. Structure of County Government - Regulations
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 01A.104.03.02 (2026)
01A.104.03.02 Examples of Duties.LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Plans, leads, and supervises staff activities in implementing the core children, youth and family service functions of assessment, policy development, education, and quality assurance.
(b)
Promotes and fosters partnerships with public and private agencies in order to assure a well coordinated system of children, youth and family services.
(c)
Assures the effectiveness of Children, Youth and Family Service programs and policies through conducting evaluations and customer feedback.
(d)
Assures effective fiscal and management controls.
(e)
Ensures the provision of adequate and relevant staff training.
(f)
Assists the Director in the development and implementation of an integrated health and human services system.
(g)
Maintains communications and represents Children, Youth and Family Services to clients, the general public, and to Federal, State, and local agencies and officials.
(h)
Ensures that employees at all levels are encouraged to participate in program and policy development.
(i)
Performs other related duties as required.
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 01A.104.03.03 (2026)
01A.104.03.03 Recommended Qualifications.LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Experience: Extensive (7 years) human services experience, to include five years of professional experience in the administration of children, youth, and family service programs.
(b)
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in a human service or public administration field.
(c)
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
(d)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
(1)
Extensive knowledge of children, youth, and family service principles and issues, and of developments in applicable regulations.
(2)
Thorough knowledge of, and commitment to customer service and client focused service delivery.
(3)
Ability to lead, plan, implement, and evaluate children, youth, and family service programs.
(4)
Ability to establish collaborative and cooperative approaches to achieving goals.
(5)
Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with management staff, interdisciplinary team members, representatives of public/private and community groups, elected officials, and the general public.
(6)
Ability to attend meetings or perform other assignments at locations outside the office.
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 01A.104.03.04 (2026)
01A.104.03.04 License.LinkCopy Citation
None
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 01A.104.03.05 (2026)
01A.104.03.05 Medical Protocol.LinkCopy Citation
Medical History Review
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 01A.104.03.06 (2026)
01A.104.03.06 Established.LinkCopy Citation
June 1995