Social Worker I - Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP)

Pay Schedule I, Grade 28 Regular Schedule:  35 hours per week. 

A vacancy exists in the Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Clinical and School Based Services, Division of Maternal Child Health. 

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

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time. 

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

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.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as 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/or Education will result in your application not being considered.  Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Job Purpose  Under the close supervision of a Licensed Certified Social Worker, provides direct professional social work services to specialized populations such as children, seniors, substance abusers, and physically or mentally ill individuals.

 Essential Job Duties 

• Provides consultation services to the Public Health Nurses in the Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP)
• Provides case management services for their own caseload
• Makes home visits
• Attends staff conferences and meetings related to progress of patients/clients
• Contributes to program evaluation and research
• Prepares case histories and other reports, maintains records on social services rendered, and monitors activities of patients/clients
• Maintains contact with other health, education, and welfare agencies and professionals in order to assure that the needs of patients/clients are met
• Interprets specific program policies and procedures to patients/clients and other interested parties

Examples of Other Duties
Makes home visits and evaluates living/environmental conditions. Transports clients/patients. Attends training and seminars. 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.

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 families and infants
Excellent 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, mental, and emotional 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 skill 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/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. (www.WES.org)

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Social Worker I
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.

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. 

Salary : $55,062 - $62,888