SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR, FAMILY SERVICES * - #12-004514-001

The State of Maryland; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at the Maryland Department of Human Services, where you can make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals and families. This role involves supervising social workers and providing essential services to those in need. With a focus on innovation, the department seeks passionate individuals committed to fostering a culture of care and support. As part of a statewide recruitment effort, you'll have the opportunity to work in various locations across Maryland, ensuring that no one is left behind. Embrace a rewarding career that not only offers professional growth but also the chance to contribute to meaningful change in the community.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Plans

Personal Leave

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Pension

Telework Eligibility

Qualifications

• Must possess a Master's in Social Work (MSW) or be within six months of obtaining one.
• Three years of experience in child welfare or adult services required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lower-level social workers providing preventive or protective services.
• Handle cases involving suspected abuse, neglect, and emergency protective orders.

Skills

Social Work

Supervisory Skills

Child Welfare Services

Adult Services

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Introduction

When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support, preventive services, and caring for children and adults. We aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve. At DHS, we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to ensure that in Maryland, we leave no one behind. This is a statewide recruitment for the Department of Human Services. The posting is open and continuous; we accept applications for this classification year round. The resulting eligible lists will be used to fill current and future vacancies for this classification within DHS and its offices, located in each of Maryland's counties and in Baltimore City. Applicants should indicate on their applications all counties (or Baltimore City) where they are willing to accept employment for this classification. A master’s degree with the specific major title of “Social Work” (MSW) is the only acceptable education qualification for this classification. You must possess an MSW, or be within six months of receiving one, to meet minimum qualifications for this classification; there are no substitutions. Please clearly indicate your college education information on your application.

GRADE

18

LOCATION OF POSITION

STATEWIDE Applicants should indicate on their applications all counties (or Baltimore City) where they are willing to accept employment for this classification. As positions become available, our Local Departments of Social Services throughout the state will consider approved candidates from the eligible list. PLEASE NOTE: We have current vacancies at the following locations:

• Baltimore City Department of Social Services: The Baltimore City Department of Social Services has current vacancies in their Extended Hours program. Extended Hours program employee schedules involve non-traditional working hours with ten hour shifts on weekdays and weekends, working four days and being off three days each week. Extended Hours program employees receive additional salary for working non-traditional schedules.
• Baltimore County Department of Social Services 6401 York Road Baltimore, MD 21212
• Garrett County Department of Social Services 12578 Garrett Highway Oakland MD 21550
• Charles County Department of Social Services 200 Kent Avenue La Plata MD 20646

Main Purpose of Job

This is the supervisory level of professional social work providing preventive or protective services to vulnerable adults, children or families. Cases involve suspected child or adult abuse or neglect, out of home placement, guardianship or emergency protective orders, adoption or adult case management. Employees in this classification supervise lower-level social workers.

MINIMUM EDUCATION OR GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

1. EDUCATION: A Master’s degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited college or university. (A Master’s degree with the specific major title of “Social Work” is the only acceptable education qualification for this classification; there are no substitutions.)
2. EXPERIENCE: Three years of experience providing child welfare or adult services to vulnerable children, individuals or families. (Please describe in detail in your application any experience relating to the above job duties and describe the customers you served in each position.)

NOTES:

1. These requirements are established by the Social Services Administration by authority provided in the Health Occupations Article, Section 19-302 of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The Department of Budget and Management, Office of Personnel Services and Benefits does not have the authority to accept substitutions or equivalents.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a commissioned officer in Social Work classifications or Social Work specialty codes in the Social Science, Psychology, and Welfare field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Employees in this classification must have a license as a Master Social Worker (approved for independent practice), Certified Social Worker or Certified Social Worker-Clinical issued by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners. Please include your licensure number in the Licenses and Certifications section of your application. If you are a licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) approved for independent practice, please include that approval in your information.
2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees who have not already done so must complete an approved training program and pass a competency test before being granted permanent employment status.
2. Employees are required to meet mandatory standards for continuing education as determined by the Department of Human Resources. Employees who fail to obtain the required continuing education credits shall be subject to disciplinary action including demotion, suspension and dismissal.
3. Employees in this classification may be required to provide the employer with a telephone number where they can be reached.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best-Qualified and placed on the eligible list of candidates for twelve months. This list will be used by hiring agencies to select employees as positions become available.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

• Personal Leave- new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).
• Annual Leave – ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.
• Sick Leave – fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.
• Parental Leave – up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.
• Holidays – State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holiday per year.
• Pension – State employees earn credits towards a retirement pension.
• Positions may be eligible for telework.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to, Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, 25 S. Charles Street, Suite 1100, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. Or email [e-mail]: Voice 410-767-8844, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347. If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or [e-mail]. Do not submit unsolicited documentation. TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.