Social Worker , Criminal Justice

Charles H. Hickey, Jr. School - Baltimore County Introduction

Mission statement:
To transform young people’s lives, create safer communities, and forge more equitable systems through community-based partnerships that hold youth accountable while building on their strengths and support systems.

Vision Statement:
Providing pathways to success for youth and families through partnerships across Maryland.

The State of Maryland is seeking Social Work professionals to fill full performance and intermediate positions in the state as Social Worker I, Criminal Justice.

NOTE :
If you are a current or former employee of the US Federal Government or a current employee of Maryland State Government, you may wish to apply through the Federal Hiring Initiative (FHI). Applications received through the FHI will receive priority consideration.

• Federal Hiring Initiative Social Worker postings will be open for application from 10/15/2025 to 10/29/2025.
• For Federal Hiring Initiative Social Worker postings,  .

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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.

• 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!

A 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.

Education :
Determined by the State Board of Social Work Examiners under the licensing requirements for Social Workers.

Experience :
None

• Employees are required to be licensed as a Graduate Social Worker (on or by June 30, 2018), Master Social Worker (on or after July 1, 2018, Certified Social Worker or 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 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 of the Department of Juvenile Services must complete an approved training program in group counseling techniques.
• Employees of the Department of Juvenile Services may be required to complete the Level I Counseling course certified by the Maryland AIDS Professional Education Center.
• Employees of the Department of Juvenile Services are required to qualify for and successfully complete the Entry Level Training Academy operated by the Police and Correctional Training Commissions.

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