What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker III, Grade 24 position at Montgomery County Government?
About the Position
The expected salary range for this role upon hire is $77,738-$119,274.
WHO WE ARE
Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.
The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County’s public health and human services that meet the needs of our community’s most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.
As a Department, we believe health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
What You'll Be Doing
Employee will be responsible for providing social work services to adults, 18 years of age and older, with disabilities, frail elderly, adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, and/or individuals with mental health challenges. Major duties include investigation of reported allegations of vulnerable adults at risk in the community and intervention to ensure client safety in the least restrictive environment.
- The employee will also be responsible for the completion of comprehensive psychosocial assessments and development and implementation of appropriate plans of care, crisis intervention, execution of emergency psychiatric petitions as appropriate, preparation of court reports, and testifying in court.
- Additional duties include consultation and collaboration with other staff within the Department, as well as with collateral agencies such as the Montgomery County Police Department, Developmental Disabilities Administration, Montgomery County Public Schools, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services, local hospitals, local nursing homes, assisted living facilities, the Crisis Center, the County Attorney’s Office, State’s Attorney’s Office, private attorneys and relevant public/private agencies as required to assure an efficient and integrated care management program.
- Employee will have regularly scheduled daytime on-call responsibilities.
- Employee will also need to have the aptitude to learn and master computer technology related to case documentation needs.
- Timeliness in client contacts, documentation and follow up reports are critical elements to the position
Minimum Qualifications
Equivalency: See Maryland Board requirements.
LICENSE:
- Must be licensed as a Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical – LCSW-C by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners prior to appointment.
Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class C (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant’s state of residence when required for job-related duties
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
- Do you have experience working with vulnerable adult populations, adults with disabilities and rail elderly persons?
- Are you Licensed by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners to practice social work at the LCSW-C level?
- Do you have experience with an electronic case management program as well as use of other office systems/equipment.
We will use interview preference criteria:
- Licensed by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners to practice social work at the LCSW-C level.
- Experience working with vulnerable adult populations, including adults with disabilities and frail elderly persons.
- Ability to work independently and multi-task under the pressure of firm deadlines and mandates.
- Ability to work part of a multidisciplinary team and to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to prepare effective documentation of case activities and prepare business documents.
- Proficiency with an electronic case management program as well as use of other office systems/equipment.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Salary : $77,738 - $119,274
