Baltimore County Government

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Regular Schedule 34 hours per week. 

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Baltimore County Department of Health and Human Services, Community Based Services. 

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

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.

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

List all promotions 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 must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

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

Examples of Duties

Under the close supervision of a Licensed Certified Social Worker, provides direct professional social work services to callers of the Coordinated Call Center and Emergency Related Weather Events within the County.

Essential Job Duties

• Collects data on health, family, and social background pertinent to diagnosis and treatment of individuals in a social services, health, or mental health program. Assists in evaluating individual needs and developing treatment or service plans. 
• Conducts investigations of clients' living/environmental conditions to determine the clients' safety and well-being. Assesses individuals for eligibility and suitability for special programs. Assists clients and their families with the prevention or alleviation of personal or environmental problems through individual or group counseling/therapy. 
• Provides crisis intervention and short-term intensive case management to clients that have housing crisis due to emergencies and/or weather-related events. Assesses vulnerability, strengths and needs, prioritization of callers to the Coordinated Entry Call Center and records data in HMIS system. 
• Provides after hours coverage for the Coordinated Entry Call Center providing support to police, hospitals and other emergency personnel working with homeless individuals that need assessment for shelter. Assists with clients experiencing housing crisis due to emergencies and/or weather-related events. 
• Attends staff conferences and meetings related to progress of patients/clients. Contributes to program evaluation and research. Prepares case histories and other reports, maintains records on social services rendered, and monitors activities of patients/clients.

Maintains contact with other health, education, and welfare agencies and professionals in order to assure that the needs of clients are met.

Interprets specific program policies and procedures to patients/clients and other interested parties. 

Examples of Other Duties

• Makes home visits and evaluates living/environmental conditions. 
• Transports clients.
• Attends training and seminars. 
• Assists in emergency mass care and shelter as needed by DSS/HHS.
• Performs other related 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.

Qualifications

Training and Experience 

Possession of a master's degree in social work from a college or university approved by the Council of Social Work Education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)

Knowledge of the principles, practices, and theories of social work and human behavior. Knowledge of the diagnosis, treatment, and management of social, mental, and emotional dysfunctions. Knowledge of current social, economic, and health problems. Knowledge of individual, family and group therapy dynamics and techniques.

Skill in applying social work theories and principles to a variety of case settings. Writing skill necessary to complete forms, case histories, and reports. Good interpersonal skills.

Ability to gather and assess information for the purpose of evaluation or assessment. Ability to assess needs of patients/clients. Ability to assist in developing effective treatment or service programs for individuals and to provide crisis intervention. Ability to lead goal-oriented individual, family, and group counseling or therapy sessions. Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State, and local guidelines, regulations, and procedures for practicing social work services. Ability to prepare accurate and comprehensive reports. Ability to establish effective working relationships with all contacts.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance)

Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Knowledge of alternate and additional resources for clients/patients. Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to the performance of duties.

Skill in gathering and assessing information pertaining to clients/patients in a social services program. Skill in assessing needs of patients/clients. Skill in assisting in the development of effective treatment or service programs for individuals and in providing crisis intervention. Skill in leading goal-oriented individual, family, and group counseling or therapy sessions. Skill in interpreting and applying Federal, State, and local guidelines, regulations, and procedures applicable to assigned program. Skill in preparing accurate and comprehensive report. Skill in establishing rapport with clients/patients.

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of a valid license, issued by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners, as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) is required 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 some positions at the time of appointment.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and/or 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/or Education will result in your application not being considered.

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 I - Non-Merit 

Office of Human Resources 

Baltimore County Government

308 Allegheny Ave. 

Towson, MD 21204

You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and 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.

Conditions of Employment

Employees must maintain licenses and certifications throughout the course of their employment.

Some positions in this classification may be required to respond to emergency situations and work overtime with little or no notice.

Some positions in this classification require completion of an approved training program and must pass a competency test by the second training available after appointment to this classification.

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.

Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace

All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace

Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Employee Assistance Program

Our Employee Assistance Program provides 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

In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance

In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week. 

Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves 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

Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave

Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.

Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.

Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.

Bereavement Leave

Jury Leave

Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union

Membership in 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.

Deferred Compensation

Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

Disclaimer

This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.

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