Social Work Associate - Children Services

Job Title

Examples of Duties

Job Purpose

Essential Job Duties

• Conducts interviews and reviews applications. Identifies, assesses, and evaluates strengths and needs, family functioning, and receptiveness to services.
• Composes and completes treatment plans and evaluative reports; make referrals and linkages, as appropriate.
• Maintains continuing contact with individuals and families receiving services.
• Provides extensive counseling and crisis intervention services for individuals and families to assist the client achieve goals as delineated in the service agreement.
• Completes assigned work as outlines in various service manuals and in a clear in consistent manner: written and oral communication including service documentation and court petitions.
• Maintains case records, case plans, and other required documentation in accordance with COMAR, program, and local policy requirements and guidelines.

Examples of Other Duties

• Participates in community relations activities.
• Conducts on-site inspections of local disaster areas and coordinates and participates in relief efforts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Possession of a bachelor's degree in social work from a college or university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of social work and crisis intervention.
• Knowledge of the theories and principles of human behavior.
• Knowledge of current social, economic, and health problems.
• Knowledge of the functions of community health and welfare organizations and programs.
• Writing skill necessary to complete forms, case histories, and reports.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to gather and assess information and to apply guidelines for eligibility or suitability.
• Ability to interpret program guidelines, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to identify needs of individuals including crisis intervention.
• Ability to make appropriate referrals.
• Ability to diffuse hostile situations and clients.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to read and understand professional journals and other publications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance)

• Knowledge of the organization and role of assigned program within the County and State social and human services structure.
• Knowledge and understanding of applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, procedures, and guidelines, including those of courts and criminal justice system.
• Knowledge of alternative resources for clients.
• Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to performance of duties.
• Skill in gathering and assessing information and applying guidelines for eligibility or suitability.
• Skill in interpreting program guidelines, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Skill in identifying needs of individuals including crisis intervention.
• Skill in making appropriate referrals.
• Skill in diffusing hostile situations and clients.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to assist in the development of service plans.
• Ability to coordinate and review the work of others.

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of a license, issued by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners, as a Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW) is required at the time of application.

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.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered.

Proof of Degree Equivalency

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the…