Child Welfare Caseworker, Grade 23

Montgomery County • 1301 Piccard Dr Rockville MD 20850 USA, MD

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides services to Child Welfare Services clients. The primary case workload will consist of one of the following: Family Preservation/In-Home Services, Foster Care/Kinship/Adoption, or Resource/Foster Homes. Other caseload assignments may include screening abuse/neglect reports; completing home studies for and/or supporting foster/adoptive families; and/or handling other specialized projects and responsibilities. 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. 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. Child Welfare Services (CWS) 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.

Requirements

• One (1) year of professional experience in casework management which included short-term counseling of individuals in the areas of family relationships and personal adjustments/development.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• Following appointment, successful completion of Maryland State mandated pre-service training and competency testing will be required for continuation in this class.
• Possession and maintenance at all times a valid driver's license from the candidate’s state of residence.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and knowledge in client case management.
• Experience working with children and family systems.
• Experience working with culturally diverse populations.
• Experience in, and knowledge of, community resources and services for children and families.

Responsibilities

• Conducting home, school, and community visits with children and families
• Writing Reports and case plans/service agreements
• Implementing and monitoring service agreements
• Supervising parent-child visits
• Collaborating with professional and community resources such as hospitals, schools, and other providers
• Preparing court reports and testifying
• Maintaining files and statistics, electronically and manually, as required

Benefits

• The salary range above represents the earning potential for this position. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $78,929 - $109,175 based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level