Social Worker - Non-Merit- Child Welfare Specialist II

This job posting may close at any time. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

Regular

Schedule:

34 hours per week.

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Baltimore County Department of Health and Human Services, Child Welfare.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

Current and future vacancies occurring in this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note:

Failure to complete all fields of the Work Experience section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and education must be submitted with each application.

This position ensures the safety, well‑being, and permanence of families in a hybrid environment to include community and office work. Position requires experience working with children, youth, and families; good communication skills; and the ability to engage families and children. Requires the ability to work independently and make clinical decisions regarding the care and safety of individuals/families.

Under the close supervision of a licensed certified social worker, provides clinical interventions to children, youth, and families.

• Interviews and identifies, assesses, and evaluates strengths and needs, if circumstances are family functioning, as well as receptiveness to services.
• Composes and compiles treatment plans and evaluative reports; makes referrals and linkages as appropriate.
• Provides extensive counseling and crisis intervention services for individuals/families to assist the customer in achieving the goals as delineated in the service agreement.
• Completes assigned work as outlines in various manuals in a clear and consistent manner.
• Maintains case records, case plans, and other required documentation in accordance with program and local policy requirements and guidelines.
• Maintains contact with other health, education, and welfare agencies and professionals in order to assure that the needs of patients/clients are met.
• Contributes to program evaluation and research.

Participates as needed in agency’s mandated obligation to provide mass care and shelter under direction of County or State Emergency Operations Center.

• Provides customer service to both internal and external customers that meets or exceeds the standards set by the Department.
• Clinically assesses safety factors and risk factors.
• Interprets and applies existing laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to social service programs.
• Prioritizes workload to meet timeliness standards.
• Performs other related duties as required.

NOTE:

The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in this class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.

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

• Experience working with children, youth, and families.
• Good communication skills and the ability to engage family and children.
• Strong clinical and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with multiple data applications.