Human Services Associate (Behavioral Health) - Non-Merit

Baltimore County, MD; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County, MD seeks a Human Services Associate to provide case management and co-facilitate TAMAR groups inside the Baltimore County Detention Center. The role supports trauma-informed care and helps participants progress toward successful re-entry.

With a bachelor’s degree in a related field and a current driver’s license, you will work under supervision to assess needs, plan services, document outcomes, and collaborate with detention center staff and re-entry teams to deliver the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, social work, behavioral health, or related field.
• Current driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management: assessment, planning, referrals, documentation, progress monitoring.
• Facilitate TAMAR groups following curriculum and guidelines.
• Co-facilitate trauma-related activities, journaling, and creative expression.
• Collaborate with detention center staff and re-entry teams.
• Complete documentation and reports per requirements.
• Participate in trauma-informed care training and supervision.

Skills

Case management

Group facilitation

Trauma-informed care

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, social work, behavioral health, or related field

Job description

Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week.

A non-merit vacancy exists in the Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Behavioral Health Services, Trauma, Addiction, Mental Health and Recovery Program (TAMAR). A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

NOTE: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

Under general supervision provides case management and group co-facilitation for the Trauma, Addiction, Mental Health and Recovery (TAMAR) Program inside the Baltimore County Detention Center. TAMAR is a structured 15-week trauma-informed curriculum designed for justice-involved individuals who have experienced complex trauma. The curriculum is delivered to closed groups of 12–15 participants, twice weekly for 90-minute sessions, and includes trauma-related education, skill-building exercises, journaling, and creative expression.

The Human Services Associate will support participants’ recovery, address trauma-related needs, and help prepare individuals for successful re-entry.

Examples of Primary Duties

• Provide case management services including assessment, service planning, referrals, documentation, and progress monitoring.
• Facilitate TAMAR groups following the established curriculum, structure, and session guidelines.
• Co-facilitate participants through trauma-related activities, discussions, journaling, and creative expression.
• Identify participant challenges and provide appropriate support or referrals.
• Work collaboratively with detention center staff, behavioral health providers, and re-entry teams.
• Complete documentation and reports according to departmental and facility requirements.
• Participate in trauma-informed care training, regular supervision and meetings with the Program Supervisor.

Examples of Other Duties

• Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in human services, psychology, social work, behavioral health, or a related field.
• Current drivers license

Proof of Degree Equivalency

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Be sure to state the dates, duties and responsibilities of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

These positions are essentially sedentary with occasional walking, lifting, or other restricted physical activities.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including ,but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.