Social Work Associate - Children Services

Regular

Schedule:

34 Hours Per Week.

Under general supervision, determines eligibility of applicants for Formal Kinship program and provides a direct service, counseling, crisis intervention, and/or referral to another agency or professional.

• 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; makes 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 outlined in various service manuals and in a clear, 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.

• 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.

NOTE:

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

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

• 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 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.

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.