Social Worker II - HHS Community Based Services

Baltimore County•Towson, MD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, this position provides a full range of direct professional social work services to participants of the Fatherhood Program within the Community Based Services Division. The role involves developing and implementing curricula, assessing program effectiveness, coordinating with partners, interviewing clients to assess needs, compiling treatment plans, providing group services and crisis intervention, and managing data and case records to meet agency standards. The position also involves representing the County and Department, providing information to community groups, recruiting participants, and performing other related duties as required.

Requirements

Possession of a master's degree in social work from a college or university approved by the Council of Social Work Education.
Two years' experience rendering professional social work services.
Possession of a license, issued by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners, as a Licensed Social Worker is required at the time of application.
Must maintain LCSW-C Social Work license in good standing with the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners.
Must maintain licenses and certifications throughout the course of their employment.
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications, and education beyond high school to meet the required qualifications of the position.
Diplomas or transcript must show the applicant's major field of study.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and/or Education will result in your application not being considered.
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).
Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation.

Nice To Haves

Education beyond a master's degree from an accredited college or university in the field of social work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of one year for the required experience.
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.
Some positions may require satisfactory completion of County sponsored CPR and First Aid training.
Some positions in this classification may be required to respond to emergency situations and work overtime with little or no notice.
Some positions require employees to complete an approved training program and must pass a competency test by the second training available after appointment to this classification.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements curricula for programs and provides continual CQI assessment of the program.
Consults and coordinates program partners and service providers; participates in meetings; coordinates scheduling services and acts as a liaison with service providers.
Interviews clients: identifies, assesses, and evaluates strengths and needs, if families are functioning, and if they are receptive to services.
Compiles and composes treatment plans and evaluative reports; makes referrals and linkages as appropriate.
Provides group services, facilitation psycho-educational, therapeutic and informational crisis intervention and short-term counseling as appropriate.
Provides data entry and data management functions which include completing monthly reports and maintaining case records while meeting COA and Agency standards and requirements.
Assists with Agency Emergency mass care and shelter as needed.
Represents the County, Department of Social Services, and its programs in meetings and conferences.
Provides information, education and assistance to community groups and organizations.
Recruits participants for the programs and monitors attendance and outcomes of the programming.
Performs other related duties as required.