Social Worker II - HHS Community Based Services

Duties

Job Purpose

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, provides a full range of direct professional social work services to participants of the Fatherhood Program within the Community Based Services Division.  

Essential Job Duties
Develops and implements curricula for programs and provides continual CQI assessment of the program. Consults and coordinates program partners and service providers; participates in meetings; coordinates scheduling services and acts as a liaison with service providers.

Interviews clients: identifies, assesses, and evaluates strengths and needs, if families are functioning, and if they are receptive to services. Compiles and composes treatment plans and evaluative reports; makes referrals and linkages as appropriate.

Provides group  services, faciliation psycho-educational, therapeutic and informational crisis intervention and short-term counseling as appropriate.

Provides data entry and data management functions which include completing monthly reports and maintaining case records while meeting COA and Agency standards and requirements.

Assists with Agency Emergency mass care and shelter as needed.

Examples of Other Duties

Represents the County, Department of Social Services, and its programs in meetings and conferences. Provides information, education and assistance to community groups and organizations.  

Recruits participants for the programs and monitors attendance and outcomes of the programming.

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 Qualifications
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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and theories of social work and human behavior. 
• Knowledge of the diagnosis, treatment, and management of social, emotional, and mental dysfunctions. 
• Knowledge of current social, economic, and health problems. 
• Knowledge of individual, family, and group therapy dynamics and techniques. Knowledge of social work programs, and program evaluation methods.
• Knowledge of alternate and additional resources for clients/patients.
• Skill in applying social work theories and principles to individuals in a social work program. 
• Skill in the development of effective treatment or service programs for individuals and their families and in providing crisis intervention. 
• Skill in leading goal-oriented and long term individual, family, and group counseling or therapy sessions. 
• Skill in interpreting and applying Federal, State, and local guidelines, regulations, and procedures.
• Skill in preparing accurate and complete, forms, case histories, and reports.
• Skill in establishing rapport with clients/patients. 
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with all contacts.
• Ability to gather and assess information for the purposes of evaluations and client needs.
• Ability to assist in the evaluation of programs and services. 
• Ability to instruct and to set standards for assigned program and services.
• Ability to review and coordinate the work of others. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance): 

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, procedures, and guidelines. 
• Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to the performance of duties. 
• Knowledge of program organization and functions.  
• Skill in assisting in the evaluation of programs and services. 
• Skill in instructing others. Skill in setting and meeting standards for assigned program and services. 
• Skill in reviewing and coordinating the work of others.  

Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a license, issued by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners, as a Licensed Social Worker is required at the time of application.  Employees must maintain LCSW-C Social Work license in good standing with the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners. Employees must maintain licenses and certifications throughout the course of their employment.

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-Merit
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You must attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.  Unofficial copies are accepted.

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.