Social Worker I & II, Criminal Justice

State of Maryland • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

Together, we are building a stronger Maryland.'

-� Governor Wes Moore

Do you want to join a dynamic, innovative team? Join one of the State of Maryland's largest agencies, the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS)! When you work at DPSCS, it's an opportunity to support and impact our large workforce, help ensure the public safety of Maryland's residents and change the lives of returning citizens.

Visit our website to learn more about the work we do�https://dpscs.maryland.gov/.
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), Certified Social Worker by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners prior to appointment to a position in State service.� Applicants who do not have a license may also apply pending receipt of the required license.� When the license is obtained, submit a copy to the hiring department.
• 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 be licensed as a certified social worker-clinical by the State Board of Social Work Examiners prior to appointment to a position in State service. Applicants who do not have a license may also apply pending receipt of the required license. When the license is obtained, submit a copy to the hiring department.
• Employees are required to meet mandatory standards for continuing education as determined by the hiring department.
• 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
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees