Social Worker I - Non-Merit Community Based Services (Specialist Officer II)

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 Community Based Services. 

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

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.

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.

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

Essential Job Duties

• Investigates, evaluates, and monitors individual cases.
• Assists in rendering diagnosis and developing individual treatment/service plans designed to prevent or alleviate personal or environmental problems of clients in a social services, health, or mental health program.
• Determines suitability of individuals for special programs. 
• Provides crisis intervention and individual or group counseling to clients and their families. 
• Develops and/or participates in public awareness and education programs.
• Consults with other health or social work professionals concerning issues affecting recovery, welfare, and rehabilitation of clients. 
• Acts as a liaison between health, education, welfare, and other community agencies to establish an integrated and coordinated program.
• Performs case management, prepares case histories, court documents and other reports, memos, and correspondence. 
• Maintains accurate records of client activities. 
• Participates in meetings.

Examples of Other Duties
Makes home visits and provides transportation for 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.

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 - Non-Merit (DSS)
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 : $22 - $34