Social Worker III

Salary: $43.61 - $52.28 Hourly

Location : Towson, MD

Job Type: NON-MERIT

Job Number: NM.141 04-24

Department: SOCIAL SERVICES

Opening Date: 12/10/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

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

Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week. Plus County benefits.

This position works out of the Essex Office located in Baltimore County.

A Non-Merit vacancy exits in Baltimore County DSS- Community Based Services- Homeless Services Program.

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

Definition of Responsibility
The coordinated entry process is an approach to coordination and management of a crisis response system's resources that allows users to make consistent decisions from available information to efficiently and effectively connect people facing homelessness to interventions that will rapidly address their needs.

Coordinated entry is a consistent, streamlined process for accessing the resources available in the homeless crisis response system. Through coordinated entry, a CoC ensures that the highest need, most vulnerable households in the community are prioritized for services and that the housing and supportive services in the system are used as efficiently and effectively as possible.

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.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences 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), and/or degree(s), and/or 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/or education must be submitted with each application.

Examples of Duties

Job Purpose
Under general supervision of the Assistant Director of Community Based Services Division
and the Homeless Services Program Social Work Supervisor, the incumbent performs clinical supervision, and coordination of activities for Coordinated Entry call center, ensure Baltimore County residents facing homelessness, ensure program compliance and outcomes meet grant goals.

Essential Job Duties

• Plans and directs a Homeless Services unit within DSS.
• Hires, trains and supervises social workers and other professional and support personnel.
• Participates in the evaluation of unit performance and services provided.
• Reviews client information and authorizes eligibility for financial assistance and other tangible services.
• Reviews and analyzes case records and ensures adherence to Federal, State, and local procedures regarding services and documentation.
• Coordinates the program's activities with other agencies and programs which provide services to families and individuals.
• Participates in the recommendation and development of program policies and procedures.
• Interprets the social service program to professional personnel to effect an efficient, integrated service with other organizations and institutions.
• Administers funds allocated for assistance distributed by unit.
• Maintains records of accounting for program's services and expenditures.
• Prepares reports and correspondence.

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

Examples of Other Duties

• Represents the agency or program at meetings and conferences and on boards or committees.
• Handles difficult, complex or unusual cases.
• Provides information, education and assistance to groups and organizations.
• Participates in public relations and education regarding services provided.
• 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 on Social Work Education;
Plus
Four years' experience rendering professional social work services.

Education beyond a master's degree from an approved college or university in the field of social work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required experience.

Education beyond a master's degree from an approved college or university in the field of social work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required experience

OR
Possession of a license, issued by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners, as a Certified Social Worker, plus four years' experience rendering professional social work services.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and theories of social work and human behavior.
• Thorough knowledge of the diagnosis, treatment, and management of social, emotional, and mental dysfunctions.
• Thorough knowledge of the function and organization of community health and welfare programs and evaluation methods.
• Knowledge of administrative procedures and educational techniques in social services programs.
• Skill in the development of effective treatment or service programs for individuals and their families and in providing crisis intervention.
• Skill in interpreting and applying Federal, State, and local guidelines, regulations, and procedures.
• Skill in preparing accurate and complete forms, case histories and other records, and reports.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Skill in instructing others.
• Skill in setting and achieving standards for assigned program and services.
• Skill in reviewing and coordinating the work of others.
• Ability to plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate a unit of a social service program.
• Ability to supervise and evaluate the work of other social workers, clerical, and other professional and support personnel.
• Ability to coordinate and integrate the activities of the unit into the overall program and with other agencies and programs.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all contacts.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance)

• Thorough knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Thorough knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to the performance of duties.
• Thorough knowledge of program organization and functions.
• Skill in planning, directing, coordinating and evaluating a unit of a social service program.
• Skill in supervising and evaluating the work of other professional and non-professional staff.
• Skill in coordinating and integrating the activities of the unit into the overall program and with other agencies and programs.

Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a license, issued by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners, as a Certified Social Worker is required at the time of application.
Preferred License
Must be a Maryland State Board Of Social Work Examiners Board Approved Supervisor.

Some positions require possession of a LCSW-Clinical license issued by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners 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 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 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. ()

Mail or deliver documents to:

ATTN: Social Worker III - Non-Merit - DSS
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You must attach your transcript(s), and/or degree(s), and/or 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

Physical and Environmental Conditions:
This position is essentially sedentary with some walking, standing, or other restricted physical activities. This position requires traveling between work sites.

Licenses or Certificates
Employees must maintain LCSW-C Social Work license in good standing and be a Registered Social Work Supervisor with the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners. Employees must maintain licenses and certifications throughout the course of their employment.

Preferred License
Must be a Maryland State Board Of Social Work Examiners Board Approved Supervisor.

Possession of valid driver's license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license at time of appointment

Conditions of Employment
This is a 34-hour Non-Merit position. 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.

Medical Examination and Employment Background InvestigationApplicants 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. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. If you cite experience in your response that is not included on the Work History section of this application, your application may be considered incomplete and you may not receive further consideration for this position. 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" 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

The position you are applying for requires proof of education and/or licenses beyond high school in order to qualify. You must submit this proof as instructed on the job posting. If you do not submit the transcript(s) or license(s) by the closing date, 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 and experience.

• Possession of a master's degree in social work from a college or university approved by the Council on Social Work Education, plus at least four years' experience rendering professional social work services.
• Possession of a PhD from an approved college or university in the field of social work, plus at least two years' experience rendering professional social work services.
• I do not have the combinations of education and experience for this position.

07

Describe specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. This work experience must appear on your application in order to receive credit.

08

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

• LCSW
• LCSW-C
• None of the above

09

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

10

Are you a Maryland State Board Of Social Work Examiners Board Approved Supervisor?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you have experience with planning and directing a Homeless Services Unit?

• Yes
• No

12

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide specific example(s) of your experience. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application.If you answered "No", respond by entering "N/A" in the space provided.

13

Select the type(s) of human service and/or social work programs where you have specific program management experience. Check all that apply.

• Adult (guardianship, protective services, homelessness, behavioral health)
• Families of children with developmental disabilities
• Case Management (geriatric, mental health, substance abuse, public health)
• Homeless Services Program
• Medical Social Work (home health care, healthcare system or within medical setting)
• Therapeutic Social Work (Functional Family Therapy, group counseling, family counseling)
• Other human and/or social services
• None of the above

14

Describe your experience in the area(s) that you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. This work experience must appear on your application.

15

Do you have experience maintaining records of accounting for program's services and expenditures?

• Yes
• No

16

This position works out of the Essex Office, located in Baltimore County.Are you willing and able to accept this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

17

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
• No

18

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.

• Spanish
• Russian
• Other
• Not applicable.

19

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.

20

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 this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

21

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

22

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

23

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

24

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

25

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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