Social Worker II - HHS Community Based Services
Baltimore County
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Job summary
Baltimore County is seeking a Social Worker II-Merit in Towson to provide direct professional social work services to participants of the Fatherhood Program within the Community Based Services Division.
Under supervision, develops curricula, conducts client interviews, provides group counseling, and maintains case records to COA and agency standards. This role requires a Master’s in Social Work and two years of professional experience, plus LIC / licensure expectations as noted.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program.
- Two years of professional social work experience.
Responsibilities
- Develops and implements curricula for programs and coordinates services.
- Interviews clients to assess strengths and needs and prepares treatment plans and reports.
- Provides group services, psycho-educational and crisis counseling as appropriate.
- Maintains monthly reports and case records per COA/agency standards.
- Assists with emergency mass care and shelter operations as needed.
- Represents the County and DSS in meetings and community outreach.
- Recruits participants and monitors attendance and outcomes.
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Job description
Pay Schedule I, Grade 32. Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week.
A vacancy exists in the Department of Community Based Services / Responsible Fathers.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies occurring in this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, provides a full range of direct professional social work services to participants of the Fatherhood Program within the Community Based Services Division.
- Develops and implements curricula for programs and provides continual CQI assessment of the program. Consults and coordinates program partners and service providers; participates in meetings; coordinates scheduling services and acts as a liaison with service providers.
- Interviews clients: identifies, assesses, and evaluates strengths and needs, if families are functioning, and if they are receptive to services. Compiles and composes treatment plans and evaluative reports; makes referrals and linkages as appropriate.
- Provides group services, facilitation psycho-educational, therapeutic and informational crisis intervention and short-term counseling as appropriate.
- Provides data entry and data management functions which include completing monthly reports and maintaining case records while meeting COA and Agency standards and requirements.
- Assists with Agency Emergency mass care and shelter as needed.
- Represents the County, Department of Social Services, and its programs in meetings and conferences. Provides information, education and assistance to community groups and organizations.
- Recruits participants for the programs and monitors attendance and outcomes of the programming.
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
- Possession of a master's degree in social work from a college or university approved by the Council of Social Work Education;
- Two years' experience rendering professional social work services.
Education beyond a master's degree from an accredited college or university in the field of social work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of one year for the required experience.
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, and theories of social work and human behavior.
- Knowledge of the diagnosis, treatment, and management of social, emotional, and mental dysfunctions.
- Knowledge of current social, economic, and health problems.
- Knowledge of individual, family, and group therapy dynamics and techniques. Knowledge of social work programs, and program evaluation methods.
- Knowledge of alternate and additional resources for clients/patients.
- Skill in applying social work theories and principles to individuals in a social work program.
- Skill in the development of effective treatment or service programs for individuals and their families and in providing crisis intervention.
- Skill in leading goal-oriented and long term individual, family, and group counseling or therapy sessions.
- Skill in interpreting and applying Federal, State, and local guidelines, regulations, and procedures.
- Skill in preparing accurate and complete, forms, case histories, and reports.
- Skill in establishing rapport with clients/patients.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with all contacts.
- Ability to gather and assess information for the purposes of evaluations and client needs.
- Ability to assist in the evaluation of programs and services.
- Ability to instruct and to set standards for assigned program and services.
- Ability to review and coordinate the work of others.
- Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
- Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to the performance of duties.
- Knowledge of program organization and functions.
- Skill in assisting in the evaluation of programs and services.
- Skill in instructing others. Skill in setting and meeting standards for assigned program and services.
- Skill in reviewing and coordinating the work of others.
Possession of a license, issued by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners, as a Licensed Social Worker is required at the time of application. Employees must maintain LCSW-C Social Work license in good standing with the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners. Employees must maintain licenses and certifications throughout the course of their employment.
Possession of a valid license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license may be required for some positions at the time of appointment.
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications, and education beyond high school to meet the required qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcript must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
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)
ATTN: Social Worker II-Merit
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of the 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.
Some positions may require satisfactory completion of County sponsored CPR and First Aid training.
Employees must maintain licenses and certifications throughout the course of their employment.
Some positions in this classification may be required to respond to emergency situations and work overtime with little or no notice.
Some positions require employees to complete an approved training program and must pass a competency test by the second training available after appointment to this classification.
This position is essentially sedentary with occasional walking, lifting, or other restricted physical activities. Position may require traveling between work sites. Position may be required to respond to emergency situations and work overtime with little or no notice.
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.
- Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time, merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.
- Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include: Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.
- Life Insurance: Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.
- Retirement: Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.
- Paid Leave: Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave
- Personal Leave
- Holidays
- Bereavement Leave
- Jury Leave
- Military Leave
- Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union: Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.
- Direct Deposit: Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.
- Educational Assistance: 70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.
- Deferred Compensation: Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.
- Disclaimer: This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.
Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance.
Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.
In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.
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