Social Worker III - HHS Community Health Services

Pay Schedule XII, Grade 3M, Regular Schedule 35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Department ofCommunity Health Services,Assessments Evaluation Review Services.

Definition of Responsibility
The Social Worker III will be responsible for collaborating with other human service agencies, supervising clinical staff, monitoring budgets and grant expenditures, working with providers, monitoring contracts for performance and compliance, preparing grant proposals and reporting on service/program/initiative implementation, which includes a multi-tiered system of supports.

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 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 mustattach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and professional license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of professional 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.Job Purpose
Under general supervision, Social Worker III in Assessments, Evaluation and Review Services (AERS) program provides advanced clinical and administrative leadership. This role plays a central part in ensuring high-quality service delivery across the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) program and AERS Case Management functions.

Examples of Essential Job Duties

• Supervises licensed professional and human services support staff engaged in health and social services aligned with Health Department standards
• Selects, trains, supervises and evaluates social workers and other professional and support personnel.
• Provides or coordinates training related to behavioral health and developmental disorders across the lifespan.
• Conducts and supervises complex psychosocial assessments for individuals with medical, psychiatric, neurocognitive or developmental needs.
• Familiarity with the major diagnostic categories of the DSM-5TR, ability to recognize patterns of symptoms, diagnostic criteria and knowledge of treatment modalities across the lifespan.
• Reviews and approves clinical documentation, care plans and recommendations.
• Provides consultation to internal staff, partner agencies, hospitals and long-term facilities.
• Day to day oversight of AERS program case assignments in conjunction with nursing leadership.
• Provides day to day oversight of PASRR screening and Level II processes ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Leads and coordinates regular PASRR[ and Case Management Case Conferences to strengthen interdisciplinary expertise.
• Leads and supports AERS Case Management operations including work flow development, quality assurance and staff guidance.
• Coordinates the program's activities with other agencies, Departments of Social Services and Aging specifically, and programs which provide services to families and individuals.
• Develops and implements program policies, procedures and performance improvement initiatives.
• Monitors PASRR program data, prepares reports for outcomes and performance and supports compliance reviews.
• Participates in the review of the budget as it relates to PASRR billing.

Examples of Other Duties

• Builds and maintains strong working relationships with hospitals, nursing facilities, behavioral health partners and community organizations.
• In a leadership capacity, represents AERS in interagency meetings, workgroups and stakeholder discussions.
• Offers training and technical assistance related to advanced clinical social work practice related to behavioral and developmental disorders to staff and external partners on PASRR process and case management best practices.
• Performs other duties as required.

NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.Required Education and Experience
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 supervising licensed social work and non-licensed human services staff.
• Knowledge of social work practice and clinical standards and guidelines.
• Professional social work experience, including experience with complex case management, behavioral health, developmental disabilities and long-term care systems.
• Knowledge of community-based services and person-centered planning.
• Familiarity with AERS, Medicaid programs, and state-level long-term care processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to navigate complex systems and collaborate across agencies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level):

• Thorough 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 the function and organization of community health and welfare programs and evaluation methods.
• Knowledge of administrative procedures and educational techniques in social services programs.
• Skill in the development of effective treatment or service programs for individuals and their families and in providing crisis intervention.
• Skill in interpreting and applying Federal, State, and local guidelines, regulations, and procedures.
• Skill in preparing accurate and complete forms, case histories and other records, and reports.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Skill in instructing others.
• Skill in setting and achieving standards for assigned programs and services.
• Skill in reviewing and coordinating the work of others.
• Ability to plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate a unit of a social services program.
• Ability to supervise and evaluate the work of other social workers, clerical, and other professional and support personnel.
• Ability to coordinate and integrate the activities of the until into the overall program and with other agencies and programs.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all contacts.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance):

• Thorough knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Thorough knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to the performance of duties.
• Thorough knowledge of program organization and functions.
• Skill in planning, directing, coordinating and evaluating a unit of a social service program.
• Skill in supervising and evaluating the work of other professional and non-professional staff.
• Experience working in clinical practice settings and knowledge of the DSM-5-TR.
• Skill in coordinating and integrating the activities of the unit into the overall program and with other agencies and programs.

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.

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

Youmustattach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and professional license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

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. Position requires some travel to client homes, hospitals, nursing homes and related facilities.

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.