Social Worker I

Salary: $22.43 - $34.20 Hourly

Location : Towson, MD

Job Type: NON-MERIT

Job Number: NM.143 04-24

Department: SOCIAL SERVICES

Opening Date: 12/10/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Regular Schedule 34 hours per week. Plus County benefits.

A Non-Merit Social Worker I vacancy exists in the Baltimore County Department of Health and Human Services, DSS Child Welfare.

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

Definition of Responsibilities
This position ensures the safety, well-being, and permanence of families in a hybrid environment to include community and office work. Position requires experience working with children, youth, and families; good communication skills; and the ability to engage families and children. Requires the ability to work independently and make clinical decisions regarding the care and safety of individuals/families.

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

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

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassificationas 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 must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

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

Examples of Duties

Job Purpose Under the close supervision of a licensed certified social worker, provides clinical interventions to children, youth, and families.

Essential Job Duties

• Interviews and identifies, assesses, and evaluates strengths and needs, if circumstances are family functioning, as well as receptiveness to services.
• Composes and compiles treatment plans and evaluative reports; makes referrals and linkages as appropriate.
• Provides extensive counseling and crisis intervention services for individuals/families to assist the customer in achieving the goals as delineated in the service agreement.
• Completes assigned work as outlines in various manuals in a clear and consistent manner.
• Maintains case records, case plans, and other required documentation in accordance with program and local policy requirements and guidelines.
• Maintains contact with other health, education, and welfare agencies and professionals in order to assure that the needs of patients/clients are met.
• Contributes to program evaluation and research.

Emergency Operations: Participates as needed in agency's mandated obligation to provide mass care and shelter under direction of County or State Emergency Operations Center.

Examples of Other Duties

• Provides customer service to both internal and external customers that meets or exceeds the standards set by the Department.
• Clinically assesses safety factors and risk factors.
• Interprets and applies existing laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to social service programs.
• Prioritizes workload to meet timeliness standards.
• 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.
Qualifications

Training and Experience
Possession of a master's degree in social work from a college or university approved by the Council of Social Work Education.
Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with children, youth, and families.
• Good communication skills and the ability to engage family and children.
• Strong clinical and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with multiple data applications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.
• Skill in applying social work theories and principles to a variety of case settings.
• Writing skills necessary to complete forms, case histories, and reports.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to gather and assess information for the purpose of evaluation or assessment.
• Ability to assess needs of patients and clients.
• Ability to assist in developing effective treatment or service programs for individuals and to provide crisis intervention.
• Ability to lead goal-oriented individual, family, and group counseling or therapy sessions.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local guidelines, regulations, and procedures for practicing social work services.
• Ability to prepare accurate and comprehensive reports.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with all contacts.

Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid license, issued by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners, as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) is required at the time of application.

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.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and/or education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications 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/or Education will result in your application not being considered.

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. ()

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

You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

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.
Conditions of Employment

Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

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 in this classification require completion of an approved training program, and must pass a competency test by the second training available after appointment to this classification.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary but may include occasional walking, standing, and/or other limited physical activities.

Some positions within this classification require traveling between work sites.

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.

Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace
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.

Employee Assistance Program
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.

Health Insurance
In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

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
In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

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, with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave
Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.

Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.

Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.

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.

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.

01

The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. To be considered for this position, the experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

02

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

• I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

03

Are you currently a merit (full-time), non-merit (part-time), or temporary employee of the Baltimore County General Government?Employees of Baltimore County Public Schools, Baltimore County Public Library, Baltimore County's court systems or Baltimore County Community College and employees of temporary services used by the County are not considered employees of the Baltimore County General Government.

• Yes
• No

04

Select the type of driver's license you currently hold. Be sure you have provided your driver's license number, class and state in the previous section of this application.

• Commercial Driver's License equivalent to Commercial, Class A Maryland Driver's License.
• Commercial Driver's License equivalent to Commercial, Class B Maryland Driver's License.
• Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a Commercial Class C Maryland Driver's License with a Passenger Endorsement.
• Non-Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a Non-Commercial, Class C Maryland Driver's License.
• Provisional Non-Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a Provisional Non-Commercial, Class C Maryland Driver's License.
• Driver's License Learners Permit
• I do not have a driver's license.

05

Applicants are required to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and/or Education to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. You must submit this proof as instructed on the job posting. If you do not submit the transcript(s) or license(s), your application will not be considered further.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

06

Select the option that best describes your level of education.

• I have a master's degree in social work from a college or university approved by the Council of Social Work Education.
• I do not meet the required qualifications for this position.

07

Select the option that best describes the type of social work license that you possess.

• LBSW
• LMSW
• LCSW
• LCSW-C
• None of the above.

08

Provide your Social Work license number and expiration date in the space below.

09

Select the type(s) of population that you prefer to work with. Check all that apply:

• Case management (children, young adults, mental health, substance abuse, public health)
• Child Welfare (sex abuse, physical abuse, child protective services, parenting adolescents)
• Clinical Intervention (children, youth and families)
• Crisis management (children, young adults, mental health, substance abuse, public health)
• Foster care (adoption services, resource homes)
• School based mental health and social services
• Families of Children with developmental disabilities
• Therapeutic Social Work (Functional Family Therapy, group counseling, family counseling)
• Other human and/or social services
• None of the above

10

Describe your interest and/or experience in the area(s) that you cited in the previous question.

11

Select the language(s), other than English, in which you are proficient in reading, writing and/or speaking. If you choose "Other" please list in the following question.

• Russian
• Spanish
• Other
• Not applicable.

12

If you chose "Other" in the previous question, list the languages other than Spanish, Russian or English with which you are proficient in speaking, reading and/or writing.If you chose "Not Applicable" enter N/A.

13

The work of this classification is essentially sedentary but may include occasional walking, standing, and/or other limited physical activities Are you willing and able to accept these conditions of employment?

• Yes
• No

14

Are you willing to work in a position that requires travel between work sites using your personal transportation? A mileage allowance, set by Baltimore County Policy, shall be paid to County employees who use their privately-owned vehicles for official County travel necessary to carry out the required or authorized duties of their positions.

• Yes, I am willing to accept these conditions of employment.
• No, I am not willing to accept these conditions of employment and therefore I understand I will not be considered for this position with Baltimore County Government.

15

Applicants selected to some Social Work positions may be required to provide the employer with a telephone number at which they can be reached during work or non-work hours.Are you willing and able to accept this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

16

Some positions in this classification may be required to respond to emergency situations and work overtime with little or no notice. Are you willing and able to accept these conditions of employment?

• Yes
• No

17

Some positions require working evenings and weekends to provide in-home therapy to children and families. Are you willing and able to accept this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

18

Applicants selected to Social Work positions are required to meet mandatory standards for continuing education in order to maintain licensure. Are you willing and able to accept this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

19

Applicants selected to Social Work positions in the Department of Social Services, who have not already done so, must complete an approved training program and pass a competency test in order to pass their probationary period and continue employment.Are you willing and able to accept this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

20

Applicants selected to Social Work positions must maintain licenses and certifications throughout the course of their employment. Are you willing and able to accept this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

21

This position may require satisfactory completion of County sponsored CPR/AED/First Aid training. Certification must be maintained throughout employment. Are you willing and able to accept these conditions of employment?

• Yes
• No

22

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.Are you willing and able to accept these conditions of employment?

• Yes
• No

23

I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, my e-mail address, and my contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in my not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in my not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information, visit www.governmentjobs.com, click on the "career seekers" link, and follow the prompts.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

Required Question

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