SOCIAL WORKER , Criminal Justice * Baltimore, MD
Listed on 2026-02-19
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Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Mental Health, Child Development/Support, Community Health
SOCIAL WORKER I, CRIMINAL JUSTICE
State of Maryland. Baltimore, MD.
IntroductionMission statement:
To transform young people's lives, create safer communities, and foster equitable systems through community-based partnerships that hold youth accountable while building on their strengths and support systems.
Providing pathways to success for youth and families through partnerships across Maryland.
GradeASTD
16
Positions are located throughout the State of Maryland. The recruitment is open and continuous and never closes. Applications are accepted continuously and one can apply at any time. Therefore, the resulting eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies in the work locations listed above. When completing the application, please select all locations in which you are willing to work.
Locations- Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center - Baltimore City
- Charles H. Hickey, Jr. School - Baltimore County
- Victor Cullen Center - Frederick County
- Backbone Mountain Youth Center - Garrett County
- Cheltenham Youth Detention Center - Prince George's County
- Western Maryland Children's Center - Washington County
- Lower Eastern Shore Children's Center - Wicomico County
Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS! The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for the role of Social Worker I, Criminal Justice, so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS!
Job DescriptionA Social Worker I, Criminal Justice is an intermediate-level professional social worker providing clinical and therapeutic social work services in behavioral health to the most clinically demanding of youth involved with the Department of Juvenile Services.
Minimum Qualifications- Education:
Determined by the State Board of Social Work Examiners under the licensing requirements for Social Workers. - Experience:
None
When the license is obtained, submit a copy to the hiring department.
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your completed application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Candidates will remain on the certified eligible list for one (1) year. The resulting certified eligible list from this recruitment may be used to fill similar positions of the same classification in this or other State agencies.
ExaminationProcess
The assessment will involve a rating of your application based on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the position's requirements. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please report all relevant experience and education. For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education, as determined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service, at the time of hire.
Please complete the supplemental questionnaire, if applicable. They will be used when rating applications. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your completed application to receive credit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact the overall rating of your…
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