Social Worker II - Non-Merit - HHS Family Services

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.

Non-Merit vacancies exist in the Department of Health and Human Services, Family Services Division.

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

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

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.

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) or license(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are accepted.

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, conducts psychosocial evaluations and provides individual, group, and family therapies within a multi-disciplinary team framework.

Essential Job Duties

• Provides extensive counseling and crisis intervention services for children affected by trauma.
• Interviews customers: identifies, assesses, and evaluates strengths and needs, if circumstances are family functioning, as well as receptiveness to services.
• Composes and complies treatment plans and evaluative reports; makes referrals and linkages as appropriate.
• Provides consultation services to the support staff of the Child Advocacy Center.
• Develops and/or participates in public awareness and educational programs.
• Assists in policy formation and assures that services assigned are carried out effectively.
• May supervise and/or train subordinate personnel.
• Completes assigned work as outlined 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.

Examples of Other Duties

• Provides customer service to 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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
Possession of a master's degree in social work from a college or university approved by the Council of Social Work Education.
Plus
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.

Preferred Qualifications
At least two years' experience providing counseling services
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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.
• 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 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.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and/or Education will result in your application not being considered.

Mail or deliver documents to:

ATTN: Social Worker II - Non-Merit

Office of Human Resources

Baltimore County Government

308 Allegheny Ave.

Towson, MD 21204

Conditions of Employment

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.

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 background investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting check.

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.