Supervisory Social Worker, Grade N26

Montgomery County•401 Hungerford Dr Rockville MD 20850 USA, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Adult Protective Services Program with the Adult Protective Services and Case Management Services Section of Aging & Disability Services is currently recruiting for an enthusiastic Supervisory Social Worker dedicated to providing protective services to older adults and adults with disabilities. The employee in this position must have strong leadership and social work clinical skills, be skilled in electronic case management tools, in addition to experience with programmatic and fiscal oversight. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $89,721 to $139,951, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

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.
Four (4) years of full-time experience performing advanced journey-level social work case management duties in a public sector, health, mental health, social services, housing, or community-based services related program.
One (1) year of experience in a supervisory or lead capacity supervising, training, or orienting lower-level social workers, students, interns, or other staff.
License as a Licensed Certified Social Worker – Clinical – LCSW-C by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners prior to appointment for a supervisory position that involves clinical supervision.
Licensed as a Maryland Board Approved Supervisor.
A valid driver’s license from the applicant’s state of residence.

Nice To Haves

Experience in and knowledge of Health and Human Services principles, theories, and methods required to be effective in providing a wide range of services to adults with disabilities and the frail elderly; and experience in using diagnostic/clinical skills related to interventions and services of this population.
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of protective services, case management, and court/legal testimony and process.
Demonstrated experience of at least 2 years with supervision or lead capacity of health and human service professionals who provide direct services to adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities or the frail elderly.
Demonstrated administrative experience managing a program budget, or grant funds, and/or tracking expenditures against allocations.
Demonstrated experience and success with interdisciplinary teaming, community outreach and customer service.

Responsibilities

Supervising up to 8 employees who provide investigative and protective services, crisis intervention, and case management, as well as assigned administrative staff.
Overseeing the management, supervision, and delivery of core Adult Protective Services in the Assessment, APS, and Case Management Services Section as mandated by the Code of Maryland Regulations and the Department of Human Services.
Providing direct and regular clinical supervision to the social workers and nurses assigned to this APS investigations unit.
Assisting and guiding the APS social worker in developing safe and efficient service plans that assure the immediate well-being and safety of the individual at risk.
Consulting with the APS nurse on health and wellness of the client, leading toward an appropriate safety plan.
Authorizing emergency services such as home care, alternative living arrangements, hospitalization, voluntary as well as involuntary.
Collaborating with law enforcement and public safety officials monthly (minimal) by regular participation in the Montgomery County Elder/Vulnerable Adult Abuse Task Force (EVAATF) and related work groups.
Exploring alternate (surrogate) decision-making mechanisms, including guardianship, when concerns over client capacity and competency present themselves.
Providing APS updates to unit and section staff and actively participating in interdisciplinary staffing and regular EVAATF meetings.
Coordinating, encouraging staff participation, and further developing an integrated practice through daily interaction and planning with various internal and external service partners.
Consulting, planning, and training internal and external partners on the purpose and scope of APS.
Actively participating in the annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day event.
Contributing to and assisting with program planning, training, administration, utilization of pertinent technology (i.e. Enterprise Integrated Case Management System ( eICM ), Child, Juvenile, Adult Management System (CJAMS), Eligibility and Enrollment (E&E) etc.), business process and quality improvement, and program evaluation.
Regularly collaborating and supporting the other two APS Investigation teams and their supervisors.
Ensuring proper use of APS flex funds, APS emergency funds for short-term placement, utilization of APS cab services, as well as the Home Hazard fund.
Working with the Department’s ESF#6 Disaster/Mass Care team to ensure the emergency response of Aging & Disability staff when responding to victims of either natural or technological disaster, emergency, or other catastrophic events.
Providing leadership as either a County Lead Representative (CLR) with the Department’s Disaster/Mass Response Teams (including emergency shelters), and/or encouraging section staff to actively participate with sheltering and emergency response activities and training.
Providing standby supervisory coverage of APS on a rotational basis several times per year to cover for one week in a 24/7 coverage period.
Traveling throughout the County to perform essential job duties.