Social Worker II - HHS Community Based Services

About the role

A vacancy exists in the Department of Community Based Services / Responsible Fathers. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies occurring in this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. All interested candidates must apply at this time.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements curricula for programs and provides continual CQI assessment of the program.
• Consults and coordinates program partners and service providers; participates in meetings; coordinates scheduling services and acts as a liaison with service providers.
• Interviews clients: identifies, assesses, and evaluates strengths and needs, if families are functioning, and if they are receptive to services.
• Compiles and composes treatment plans and evaluative reports; makes referrals and linkages as appropriate.
• Provides group services, facilitation psycho-educational, therapeutic and informational crisis intervention and short-term counseling as appropriate.
• Provides data entry and data management functions which include completing monthly reports and maintaining case records while meeting COA and Agency standards and requirements.
• Assists with Agency Emergency mass care and shelter as needed.
• Represents the County, Department of Social Services, and its programs in meetings and conferences.
• Provides information, education and assistance to community groups and organizations.
• Recruits participants for the programs and monitors attendance and outcomes of the programming.

Requirements

• Possession of a master's degree in social work from a college or university approved by the Council of Social Work Education; Plus Two years' experience rendering professional social work services.
• Education beyond a master's degree from an accredited college or university in the field of social work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of one year for the required experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and theories of social work and human behavior.
• Knowledge of the diagnosis, treatment, and management of social, emotional, and mental dysfunctions.
• Knowledge of current social, economic, and health problems.
• Knowledge of individual, family, and group therapy dynamics and techniques.
• Knowledge of social work programs, and program evaluation methods.
• Knowledge of alternate and additional resources for clients/patients.
• Skill in applying social work theories and principles to individuals in a social work program.
• Skill in the development of effective treatment or service programs for individuals and their families and in providing crisis intervention.
• Skill in leading goal-oriented and long term individual, family, and group counseling or therapy sessions.
• Skill in interpreting and applying Federal, State, and local guidelines, regulations, and procedures.
• Skill in preparing accurate and complete, forms, case histories, and reports.
• Skill in establishing rapport with clients/patients.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with all contacts.
• Ability to gather and assess information for the purposes of evaluations and client needs.
• Ability to assist in the evaluation of programs and services.
• Skill in instructing others.
• Skill in setting and meeting standards for assigned program and services.
• Skill in reviewing and coordinating the work of others.

Skills

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to the performance of duties.
• Knowledge of program organization and functions.
• Skill in assisting in the evaluation of programs and services.
• Skill in instructing others.
• Skill in setting and meeting standards for assigned program and services.
• Skill in reviewing and coordinating the work of others.

Benefits

• General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.
• Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.
• Employee Assistance Program - Confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.
• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance. Flexible Spending Accounts allow for setting aside pre-tax dollars for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.
• Life Insurance - Basic term life insurance for employees equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.
• Retirement - Participation in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.
• Paid Leave - Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, Bereavement Leave, Jury Leave, Military Leave.
• Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union - Offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.
• Direct Deposit - Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.
• Tuition Reimbursement - 70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.
• Deferred Compensation - Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

Pay

Pay Schedule I, Grade 32.

Schedule

Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week.