Casework Specialist, Family Services

Introduction

When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you become part of a team of over 5,000 employees dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year. The department provides economic support, preventive services, and care for children and adults.

Statewide. Positions are available in all Maryland counties and Baltimore City.

This provisional level of professional social work is for social workers who have not yet become licensed in Maryland. Employees provide preventive or protective services to vulnerable adults, children, or families. Cases involve suspected child or adult abuse or neglect, out‑of‑home placement, guardianship or emergency protective orders, adoption, or adult case management. Employees in this classification do not supervise.

• Education:
  
  A Master’s degree with the specific major title of “Social Work” (MSW). Must possess an MSW or be within six months of receiving one; there are no substitutions.
• Experience:
  
  None required.

Employees must obtain a license as a Graduate Social Worker (on or before June 30, 2018), Master Social Worker (on or after July 1, 2018), Certified Social Worker, or Certified Social Worker-Clinical from the State Board of Social Work Examiners by the end of two years of continuous employment. Employees who may need motor vehicle operation must hold a valid motor vehicle operator’s license in Maryland.

• Complete an approved training program and pass a competency test before being granted permanent employment status.
• Meet mandatory continuing education standards. Failure to obtain required credits may result in disciplinary action.
• Provide a telephone number for employer contact.

Qualified applicants that meet all minimum requirements will be ranked as Best‑Qualified and placed on an eligible list for twelve months. Hiring agencies will draw from this list as positions become available.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Personal leave: six personnel days annually (prorated).
• Annual leave: ten days per year.
• Sick leave: fifteen days per year.
• Parental leave: up to sixty days of paid leave upon birth or adoption.
• Holidays: at least twelve State holidays per year.
• Pension:
  State retirement pension credits.
• Telework possible for eligible positions.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who reflect the State's diversity. People with disabilities, bilingual applicants, and veterans are encouraged to apply.