Human Services Associate - Non-Merit

Baltimore County, MD; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Baltimore County Government is seeking a Human Services Associate in the Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Behavioral Health Services. Under general supervision, you will screen, evaluate, and monitor clients in a human services program, provide counseling and case management, and make referrals to other agencies or professionals.

Examples of duties include completing monthly reports, referrals, chart documentation, Hep C linkage to care, and attending meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a social or behavioral science is required; substitutions allowed on a year-for-year basis up to two years for the education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and monitor clients in a human services program under general supervision.
• Provide counseling and case management services as part of a treatment or rehabilitative plan.
• Make referrals to other agencies or professionals.

Skills

Counseling

Case management

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in social/behavioral science

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.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

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.

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications, and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Under general supervision, screens, evaluates, and monitors clients in a human services program, provides counseling and case management services as part of a treatment or rehabilitative plan, and makes referrals to other agencies or professionals.

Examples of Primary Duties

• Access and complete monthly summary reports (due every 5th of the month)
• Complete referral document for clients that have been referred to HRP
• Complete PRISM chart and update any changes for all clients
• Complete ACCESS Hep C Linkage to Care Chart
• Make sure all documents are successfully completed whether in chart or paper trail
• Contact all clients referred by HRP, Prevention, or Partnered Services
• Complete documentation ( assigned paperwork) for new clients who are interested in Hep C services
• Research Hep C resources such as: Prescription help, Hep C providers, and possible mental health providers, etc.
• Set appointments for clients to see Hep C provider or other necessary appointments in relation to Hep C
• Follow-up with clients that may need more resources
• Attend all mandatory meetings ( HRP weekly meetings, Hep C case management weekly/ monthly calls)
• Attend required continued education trainings ( HRP, Hep C trainings)
• Complete Phlebotomy duties: Correctly label blood samples ( F/L name, DOB, SSN, and date); Make sure Labcorp sslip is correctly filled out and use code: 550080 on slip; make sure all samples are stored in bag with icepack; and lastly, call Labcorp to collect samples
• Complete HRP kits
• Must be able to draw blood in the event confirmation blood draws are necessary for our linkage to care process
• If requested, give presentation on Naloxone
• If requested, attend outreach event for other departments (Prevention, Partnered Services)
• Attend assigned outreach events for OADPOP/ACCESS
• If requested, research outreach locations for possible future events
• Keep all clientele documents neat and organized in LOCKED cabinet

(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

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in a social or behavioral science. (Experience as described in essential duties may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required education.)

Licenses and Certificates

Some positions within this classification may require possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license at the time of appointment.

Proof ofLicenses, Certifications and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferredqualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

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 Mail or deliver documents to: ATTN: Human Services Associate - Non-Merit Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government 308 Allegheny Ave. Towson, MD 21204

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

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. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Some positions may require satisfactory completion of County sponsored CPR and First Aid training. These positions must maintain certification throughout employment.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

These positions are essentially sedentary with occasional walking, lifting, or other restricted physical activities. Positions may require traveling between work sites.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination and drug screen and an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.