PSCS Social Worker, Criminal Justice SERIES

State of Maryland • Allegany, MD

17d

About The Position

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today! The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release. As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union. The main purpose of this position is to provide the full range of social work services to incarcerated individuals housed at the assigned DPSCS facility, and provide services to the assigned regional institutions as needed.

Requirements

• PSCS Social Worker I, Criminal Justice Education: Determined by the State Board of Social Work Examiners under the licensing requirements for Social Workers. Experience: None.
• PSCS Social Worker II, Criminal Justice Education: Determined by the State Board of Social Work Examiners under the licensing requirements for Social Workers. Experience: Two years of experience providing clinical and therapeutic social work services through the application of the principles, methods and procedures of professional social work to clients requiring rehabilitative counseling.
• Employees are required to be licensed as a Graduate Social Worker (on or before June 30, 2018), Master Social Worker (on or after July 1, 2018) to meet criteria for SWI. Employees must be licensed at the Certified Social Worker or Certified Social Worker-Clinical by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners prior to appointment to a position as SWII.
• Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
• Employees are required to meet mandatory standards for continuing education as determined by the hiring department. Employees who fail to obtain the required continuing education credits shall be subject to disciplinary action including demotion, suspension and dismissal.
• Employees must complete an approved training program in group counseling techniques.
• Employees are required to qualify for and successfully complete the Entry Level Training Academy operated by the Police and Correctional Training Commissions.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical and case management services which include the development of comprehensive re-entry plans for special needs incarcerated individuals
• Provides individual intervention for crisis intervention and/or problem-solving as assigned
• Provides on-going individual therapy as assigned and resources permit
• Provides assessments for PREA screening and follow-up, for eligibility for domestic violence group treatment and for release planning services
• Conducts therapeutic/didactic groups with a cognitive-behavioral theory base to the general population
• Presents at clinical staff meetings when scheduled.
• Maintains and completes monthly reports, statistics, case notes and appropriate records on all services provided
• Participates in institutional, regional and divisional staff meetings
• Serves on special task forces and work groups as assigned by supervisor
• Completes special projects or tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost
• Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
• Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
• Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year
• Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
• Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year
• Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension

What This Job Offers

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