Social Worker I/II, Grade 21/23

About The Position

Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position is as follows, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience:

• Social Worker I, Grade21: $70,556- $77,605
• Social Worker II, Grade 23: $76,742 - $108,072

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 meets 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 the 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

Child Welfare Services is committed to the safety, well-being, and permanency of children in Montgomery County. The agency works in collaboration with families and community partners to build, strengthen, and support stable family life. Child Welfare Services is currently recruiting for an enthusiastic, caring, knowledgeable, and experienced individual to provide clinical case management services to children and families served by the agency.

What You'll Be Doing

This position provides social work services to children and families with child abuse/neglect issues. The primary workload will consist of a combination of the following specializations: Investigations, Family preservation, Protective services, Screening reports of abuse/neglect, Guardianship, Foster care, Adoption; and/or Other specialized responsibilities. Key responsibilities of this position will include, but will not be limited to:

• Providing advanced and specialized clinical social work and casework, or group work services, to clients and families of clients
• Writing reports and service agreements
• Implementing service agreements
• Liasing with professional and community resources, including hospitals and schools
• Preparing court reports and testifying
• Maintaining organized files and statistics

Minimum Qualifications

• If filled as a Social Worker I: Education: Possession of a master’s degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited college or university that meets the criteria of a graduate social work program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Experience: None License: Must be licensed as a Licensed Master Social Worker– LMSW, or higher, by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners. ? Note : There will be no substitutions for this requirement.
• If filled as a Social Worker II: Education: Possession of a master’s degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited college or university that meets the criteria of a graduate social work program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Experience: At least one year of social work experience under the supervision of an LCSW or LCSW-C in accordance with Maryland Board requirements. License: Must be licensed as a Licensed Master Social Worker– LMSW, or higher, by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners. Note : There will be no substitutions for this requirement.

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

Preference for interviews will be given to qualified candidates with experience in the following areas: Demonstration of strong oral and written communication skills and a familiarity with electronic databases. Demonstration of sound judgement and decision-making abilities in the social work field. An ability to work as part of a team. Demonstration of strong interpersonal skills and working in a multi-cultural environment. Knowledge of and experience in family court/writing court reports and providing testimony.