Human Services Specialist II (Case Manager) - Circuit Court

Howard County Government; Maryland; Vor Ort; USD 46.000 - 54.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive compensation

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Wellness programs

Zusammenfassung

Howard County Government in Maryland is seeking an experienced case manager for the joint Circuit and District Mental Health Court (MHC). The role supports judicially supervised treatment plans for defendants with serious mental illness and requires coordinating referrals and reporting to the court.

The position is part-time but benefitted, with opportunities to collaborate with community providers and participate in program evaluation and grant management.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in social work, criminal justice, human/family services, counseling or related field.
• At least one year of related experience; equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred: three years of case management experience in social services, mental health, or addiction services.
• Valid driver's license and independent transportation.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Client Intake, Assessment, and Planning: facilitate transition from incarceration or hospitalization to community-based treatment; conduct intake screenings and risk assessments.
• Develop individualized case plans and coordinate referrals for treatment and ancillary services.
• Service Coordination and Participant Support: facilitate access to housing, education, health, legal and family services.
• Monitoring, Documentation, and Reporting: maintain case records and provide reports to the court.
• Collaboration and Professional Engagement: build relationships with community providers and participate in meetings.

Kenntnisse

Case management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Judgment / decision making

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in social work, criminal justice, human/family services, counseling or related field

Tools

Odyssey Case Management System

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Zoom

Jobbeschreibung

Howard County:

Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.

Howard County Government:

Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, sustainability, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2026, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 113 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the highest number of annual NACo awards achieved in the history of the State of Maryland, and the highest number of awards of any county in the State of Maryland which received a collective 165 awards. NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policymaking.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.

What you'll like most about working at Howard County Government:

• We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
• We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged!
• We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs.
• As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for providing case management services for the joint Circuit and District Mental Health Court (MHC). The MHC serves criminal defendants in Howard County who are also diagnosed with a serious and persistent mental illness. The goal of the program is to provide judicially supervised treatment plans and services to qualified offenders with mental health needs as they navigate the criminal justice system.

STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE:

$33.61 - $38.99/Hourly

$69,913 - $81,101/Annually

*This is the anticipated starting salary range for this position. Please note that the final salary will be determined by the Office of Human Resources, commensurate with experience and aligned to ensure internal equity with similarly situated roles.*

CLASS DESCRIPTION:

Performs intermediate professional level human services work, which may include supervisory responsibility, under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior. Work includes administering human service programs or providing specialized health and human services targeted to a special population; assists in formulating policies and developing goals and objectives; and providing a full range of counseling and referral services. Work may also include identifying and investigating complaints of unfair and deceptive practices and violations of local and State laws; and administering criminal justice and alternative sentencing programs.

*This position is Part-Time Benefitted, meaning it is part of the Exempt Service of Howard County Merit System. Exempt positions do not have to serve a probationary period, as they are appointed and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. This position does not receive merit protections received by the classified service.*

Client Intake, Assessment, and Planning:

• Facilitate MHC participants in transitioning from incarceration, hospitalization or inpatient treatment to community-based treatment. Conduct intake screenings, drug testing, and risk needs evaluations.

• Develop individualized case plans and coordinate referrals for treatment and ancillary services.
• Obtain and evaluate collateral source documentation (i.e., medical records, mental health records, police reports, jail records, etc.) for clients referred for MHC.

Service Coordination and Participant Support:

• Facilitate access to housing, education, health, legal and family services, behavioral services, employment and other services.

• Facilitate and monitor competency attainment services.
• Meet with MHC participants, community providers, and/or probation agents to address treatment needs, noncompliance or other behavioral concerns, and enhance levels of care, as appropriate.

Monitoring, Documentation, and Reporting:

• Monitor participant progress, maintain accurate case records, and prepare timely reports for the court.

• Maintain timely progress notes documenting court proceedings and interactions with clients.
• Provide verbal testimony at Court hearings, as required.
• Assist the MHC Program Coordinator in providing written reports to the Court and other stakeholders.
• Assist the MHC Program Coordinator with the collection and reporting of program data and grant management; track program data to measure outcomes and assist in program improvements.

Collaboration and Professional Engagement:

• Develop ongoing professional relationships with community treatment providers, court professionals, and other stakeholders who work with or on behalf of the client population.

• Participate in meetings, trainings, and community events.

Additional Responsibilities:

Perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Experience:

• Preferred experience includes three (3) years of experience with case management involving social services, mental health, or addiction services.
• Additional experience may be considered in lieu of education.

Education/Licensure:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in social work, criminal justice, human/family services, counseling or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Valid driver’s license and independent transportation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS AND REASONING ABILITY:

• Working knowledge of Windows based applications with an emphasis on Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of Odyssey, the Court’s Case Management System, is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Zoom.
• The ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with all levels of professionals (judges, attorneys, court personnel, the public, etc.).
• Excellent organizational skills, the ability to establish priorities, be adaptable, and multi-task oriented.
• The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, using proper grammar, syntax and spelling.
• Excellent oral communication skills and an even temperament are high-priority considerations for this position.