Social Worker II - HHS Adult Services

Duties

Job Purpose
Under general supervision, provides professional social work services to adults who are 18 and older and County residents. The primary job duties include conducting telephone interviews and assessing requests for Adult Protective Services, Social Service to Adults, Crisis Intervention and/or In Home Aid to generate appropriate referrals for the Adult Services Division.

Essential Job Duties

• Conducts screening and intake for the Respite Program which would include helping families get registered for the services addressing “occasional” supportive services such as linkages to other state and county resources while receiving Respite Services.
• Investigates, evaluates, and monitors individual cases. 
• Assists in rendering diagnosis and developing individual treatment/service plans designed to prevent or alleviate personal or environmental problems of clients in a social services, health, or mental health program.
• Determines suitability of individuals for special programs.
• Provides crisis intervention and individual or group counseling to clients and their families.
• Develops and/or participates in public awareness and education programs.
• Consults with other health or social work professionals concerning issues affecting recovery, welfare, and rehabilitation of clients.
• Acts as a liaison between health, education, welfare, and other community agencies to establish an integrated and coordinated program.
• Performs case management, prepares case histories, court documents and other reports, memos, and correspondence.
• Maintains accurate records of client activities. 
• Participates in meetings.

Examples of Other Duties
Makes home visits and provides transportation for patients/clients. Assists sick or injured senior adults until medical personnel arrive at the scene. Attends training and seminars. 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 the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience
Possession of a master's degree in social work from a college or university approved by the Council of Social Work Education;
Plus
Two years' experience rendering professional social work services.  

Education beyond a master's degree from an accredited college or university in the field of social work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of one year for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable adults;
• Must have knowledge of mental health and substance use disorder treatment and resources;
• Must be detail oriented and able to work independently and manage a variety of tasks;
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple groups and organizations in a collaborative manner;
• LCSW-C is preferred

Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a license, issued by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners, as a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) is required at the time of application.

Some positions require possession of a LCSW-Clinical license issued by the Maryland Board of Social Workers 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 qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcript must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and/or Education will result in your application not being considered.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN:  Social Worker II - Adult Services
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

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

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of the training and experience as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions.  Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation.