Social Worker II - Baltimore Health Department

Social Worker II - Baltimore City Health Department Job Summary

A Social Worker II assesses the needs of and counsels clients and may assign and review the work of other social workers. The work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in an office and may require frequent home visits to clients’ home where dogs, rodents, insects, inclement weather and crime may be encountered.

Work requires minimal physical exertion.

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

• Education: Have a master’s degree in social work from a college or university approved by the Council of Social Work Education.
• Experience: Have one year of experience in providing social work services as a graduate social worker.
• Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: A license as a graduate social worker by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners is required.

Final date to receive applications: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of social work.
• Knowledge of individual and group dynamics.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, professionals and others.
• Ability to be responsive and helpful to individuals and families in crisis.
• Ability to develop and facilitate group discussion.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to document information.

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation. Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months.

The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained es.org.

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position.

You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.