Child Welfare Clinical Social Worker III, Grade 24

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

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is with the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, Child Welfare Services (CWS). CWS provides a variety of supportive services to children and families to reduce the risk of child maltreatment and ensure safety for children. When it is not possible for children to remain in their own homes, temporary placement in foster care, with relatives or with an adoptive family may be arranged. Social Worker IIIs provide clinical and case management services including child safety assessments, service planning, case coordination, and direct support to children and families involved with child welfare. The following units within CWS provide these services: ASSESSMENT UNIT: investigates and assesses reports of alleged child abuse and neglect. OUT OF HOME PLACEMENT SERVICES: provides case management and permanency planning for children who have been placed in foster care or kinship/relative placement. Bilingual applicants in the Spanish/English languages are encouraged to apply. If the candidate selected for this position possesses multilingual skills, they will be required to successfully pass an examination assessing oral communication, reading comprehension, and interpreting skills. For Advanced proficiency, the candidate must also pass an examination requiring translating text from Spanish to English and vice versa.

Requirements

Possession of a master’s degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited college or university that meets the criteria of a graduate social work program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Two (2) years, to include a minimum of 3,000 hours, of professional experience rendering social work services under the supervision of a LCSW-C in accordance with Maryland Board Requirements.
Must be licensed as a Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C) by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners.
Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid driver's license from the applicant's state of residence.
Ability to drive a County vehicle to conduct home, school, and community visits.
Ability to lift and carry children, equipment, and supplies.
Ability to safely navigate stairs and various home environments during fieldwork.
Selected candidates will be subject to a pre-employment medical exam, drug screening, and criminal history records check through the Maryland State Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.
Candidates will also be checked through the Maryland Registry for Child Abuse and Neglect and federal and state sex offender registries.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing social work services to children and families and managing child welfare, foster care, or protective services cases.
Experience completing safety assessments, risk assessments, or family evaluations.
Experience preparing court documentation or participating in court proceedings.
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical and case management services including child safety assessments, service planning, case coordination, and direct support to children and families involved with child welfare.
Investigate and assess reports of alleged child abuse and neglect (Assessment Unit).
Provide case management and permanency planning for children who have been placed in foster care or kinship/relative placement (Out of Home Placement Services).