SOCIAL WORKER ADVANCED, CRIMINAL JUSTICE ***

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to provide clinical and therapeutic or other social work services through the application of the principles, methods, and procedures of professional social work to clients requiring rehabilitative counseling or forensic social work services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Determined by the State Board of Social Work Examiners under the licensing requirements for Social Workers.
• Experience: Three years of experience providing clinical and therapeutic or other social work services through the application of the principles, methods, and procedures of professional social work to clients requiring rehabilitative counseling or forensic social work services.
• Candidates may substitute a Doctorate degree in social work from an accredited college or university for up to one year of the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at the rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a commissioned officer in Social Work classifications or Social Work specialty codes in Social Science, Psychology or Welfare fields of work for the required experience.

Desired or Preferred Qualifications

• Licenses, Registrations and Certifications: Employees are required to be licensed as a Certified Social Worker-Clinical by the State Board of Social Work Examiners prior to appointment to a position in State service. Applicants who do not have a license may also apply pending receipt of the required license. When the license is obtained, submit a copy to the hiring department.
• Operation of a Motor Vehicle: Employees assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Special Requirements

• Mandatory Continuing Education: Employees are required to meet mandatory standards for continuing education as determined by the hiring department. Employees who fail to obtain the required continuing education credits shall be subject to disciplinary action including demotion, suspension, and dismissal.
• Group Counseling Techniques: Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
• Level I Counseling Course: Employees of the Department of Juvenile Services may be required to complete the Level I Counseling course certified by the Maryland AIDS Professional Education Center.
• Entry Level Training Academy: Employees of the Department of Juvenile Services must qualify for and successfully complete the Entry Level Training Academy operated by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions.

Selection Process

The selection process involves a rating of your application based on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the position's requirements. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please report all relevant experience and education. For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education, as determined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service, at the time of hire.

Benefits

The benefits package includes:

• Salary range: $76,608.00 - $120,814.00/year
• Employment Type: Full-Time

Further Instructions

The online application process is recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, you may submit a completed paper application and supplemental questionnaire responses via email or fax to the addresses provided below. If using fax or regular mail, ensure each page includes your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number (located at the top of the posting), and the last four digits of your SS#. Paper application materials must be received by 5:00 PM on the closing date for the recruitment. Applications received after this time, or those with incorrect forms, will not be accepted. Postmarks will not be considered.

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