Social Worker III - Community Based Services

Pay Schedule XII, Grade 3M. Regular Schedule: 34 Hours Per Week.

A vacancy exists in the Department of Health and Human Services,Community Based Services / Housing Stability.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List allpromotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as 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 can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Definition of Responsibility
Under general supervision, provides ongoing, planned clinical supervision to the staff of Homeless Services Programs, including Rapid Rehousing and Housing Counseling, as well as supervision of Social Workers at shelters and Baltimore County Detention Center.

Examples of Essential Duties

• Provides administrative supervision and grant management to Homeless Services programs.
• Be available for on-site supervision and consultation for difficult cases.
• Provides monthly unit meetings and yearly retreats.
• Assesses the training needs of workers in the unit.
• Oversees the assignment of clients and workload responsibilities.
• Assures the casework standards within the unit are upheld.
• Assures the completion of client assessments, case plans, case notes and client file documentation within COA and agency guidelines.
• Coordinates service delivery and ensures cooperative working relationships with partner agencies within the government and community who serve the population.
• Provides ongoing statistical and narrative reports documenting the delivery of services.
• Works with Assistant Director regarding grant program management, including programming, fiscal, and grant reporting
• Participates in County and State meetings as necessary.
• Emergency Operations: Participates, as needed, in the agency’s mandated obligation to provide mass care and shelter under the direction of the County of State Emergency Operations Center.

Examples of Other Duties
Represents the agency or program at meetings and conferences and on boards or committees. Participates in public relations and education regarding services provided. Performs other related duties as required.Required Qualifications

Possession of a master's degree in social work from a college or university approved by the Council of Social Work Education
plus
four 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 two years for the required experience.)

Preferred Experience
Experience in Child Protective Services Sex Abuse, In-Home Services, and/or clinical experience in working with sexual abuse/offender treatment and supervisory experience are preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Clinical expertise in all forms of Social Work practice: group dynamics, families, individuals, clinical Administration.
• Knowledge of supervision with regard to: Leadership/management styles, Group dynamics, Counseling and advising, and Motivating staff to complete work.
• Knowledge of Administrative accountability.
• Knowledge of management of varied and complex systems (State & Local). Knowledge of Human behavior and personality styles.
• Knowledge of Agency policies and procedures of community health and welfare programs and evaluation methods.
• Skills in problem solving/resolutions.
• Skills in independent decision-making.
• Skills in a variety of communication techniques for staff.
• Skills in oral and written communication.
• Skills in assessment, evaluation and analysis of information, organizational and management skills.
• Skills in evaluation and assessment of programs, personnel.
• Skills in reviewing, interpreting policy and procedures for implementation.
• Skills in public relations.
• Skills in presenting information in clear, articulate manner.
• Skills in clinical supervision and training.
• Skills in managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to communicate information clearly.
• Ability to make decisions.
• Ability to manage a varied agenda which includes staff development, training and clinical supervision.
• Ability to anticipate how policy changes may impact service delivery.
• Ability to develop and implement goals and objectives.

Licenses or Certificates
Possession of a license, issued by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners, as a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) is required at the time of application. Some positions require possession of a LCSW-Clinical license issued by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners 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 positions at the time of appointment.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and 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 Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

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 III
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

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 must maintain licenses and certifications throughout the course of their employment. Some positions require completion of an approved training program and must pass a competency test by the second training available after appointment to this classification. Some positions in this classification may be required to respond to emergency situations and work overtime with little or no notice.

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.