Social Worker , Criminal Justice

Position: Social Worker I, Criminal Justice
# Social Worker I, Criminal Justice State of Maryland - DJS Western Region - State Operated Facilities Full Timemid Maryland, USPosted Yesterday##

Role Overview State of Maryland - DJS Western Region - State Operated Facilities is hiring a mid-level Social Worker I, Criminal Justice. This is a full-time role in Maryland. posted yesterday. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.## Resume Keywords to Include Make sure these keywords appear in your resume to improve ATS scoring

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Job Description Introduction By  law, Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) ris a child-serving agency responsible for assessing the individual needs ofrreferred youth and providing intake, detention, probation, commitment, andrafter-care services. DJS collaborates with youth, families, schools, communityrpartners, law enforcement, and other public agencies to coordinate services andrresources to contribute to safer communities.rIf you are looking for an exciting career in Behavioral Health withrcompetitive pay, great benefits, as well as opportunity for advancement andrprofessional growth – Apply to become a member of the DJS Team today!

DJS offers you a wide range of benefits suchras medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), tuitionrreimbursement, continuing education offerings, license renewal reimbursement, staterpension, supplemental retirement options (i.e. 401k, 457b etc.) and opportunityrto be member of a state employee credit union.rThe Behavioral Health positions within DJSrprovide services, which are essential to providing support to the youth andrfamilies we serve.

DJS is seeking dedicated candidates who want to make ardifference in the lives of youth and families- come join us! rHiring Incentive rWe are dedicated to ensuring that our Mentalr Health Graduate Professional Counselor employees are properly compensated forrtheir vital role and professional experience. Our Mental Health Graduater Professional Counselor employees are brought onboard at an increased salaryrstarting at $63,187.rGRADE
16rLOCATION OF POSITIONPositions are locatedrthroughout the State of Maryland. The recruitment is open and continuousrand never closes. Applications are accepted continuously and one canrapply at any time. Therefore, the resulting eligible list will be used torfill current and future vacancies in work locations listed above. Whenrcompleting the application, please select all locations in which you arerwilling to work. rBaltimorer

City Juvenile Justice Center – Baltimore Cityr

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H. Hickey, Jr. School – Baltimore Countyr Victorr Cullen  Center – Frederick Countyr Cheltenhamr Youth  Detention Center – Prince George’s Countyr Western Maryland Children’s Center – Washington Countyr Lowerr Eastern  Shore Children’s Center - Wicomico Countyr Main Purpose of JobA Social Worker I, Criminal Justice is the intermediate level of professional social work providing clinical and therapeutic social work services in behavioral health to the most clinically demanding of youth involved with the Department of Juvenile Services.rPOSITION

DUTIESDJS recruits continuously to maintain a list of qualified applicants for the Social Work I, Criminal Justice position to fill positions statewide in facilities located in the counties listed in the Work Location. The Social Worker I, Criminal Justice represents the behavioral health team in the detention facility completing forensic and placement assessments and recommending youth for services that will meet their needs, and provide crisis clinical services as needed.rMINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

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

Experience:

None rLICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1. 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…