SOCIAL WORKER I, CRIMINAL JUSTICE ***

Introduction

Mission statement : To transform young people's lives, create safer communities, and forge more equitable systems through community-based partnerships that hold youth accountable while building on their strengths and support systems.


Vision Statement : Providing pathways to success for youth and families through partnerships across Maryland.

GRADE


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LOCATION OF POSITION


Positions are located throughout the State of Maryland. This recruitment is continuous and does not close. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, and the resulting eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies at the locations listed below. When completing your application, please select all locations where you are willing to work.


Work Locations:

Green Ridge Youth Center - Allegany County


10700 15 Mile Creek Road


Flintstone, MD 21530


Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center - Baltimore City


300 N Gay Street


Baltimore, MD 21202


Charles H. Hickey, Jr. School - Baltimore County


9700 Old Harford Road


Baltimore, MD 21234


Victor Cullen Center - Frederick County


6000 Cullen Drive


Sabillasville, MD 21780


Backbone Mountain Youth Center - Garrett County


124 Camp 4 Road


Swanton, MD 21561


Cheltenham Youth Detention Center - Prince George's County


11003 Frank Tippett Road


Cheltenham, MD 20623


Western Maryland Children's Center - Washington County


18420 Roxbury Road


Hagerstown, MD 21740


Lower Eastern Shore Children's Center - Wicomico County


405 W Naylor Mill Road


Salisbury, MD 21801


Main Purpose of Job

Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS!

The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for the role of Social Worker I, Criminal Justice , so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS!


A Social Worker I, Criminal Justice is an intermediate-level professional social worker providing clinical and therapeutic social work services in behavioral health to the most clinically demanding of youth involved with the Department of Juvenile Services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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


Experience: None


LICENSES, 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 Worker-Clinical by the State Board of Social Work Examiners prior to appointment to a position in State service. Applicants who do not have a license may also apply pending receipt of the required license. When the license is obtained, submit a copy to the hiring department.


2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.


SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees are required to meet mandatory standards for continuing education as determined by the hiring department. Employees who fail to obtain the required continuing education credits shall be subject to disciplinary action including demotion, suspension and dismissal.


2. Employees of the Department of Juvenile Services must complete an approved training program in group counseling techniques.


3. Employees of the Department of Juvenile Services may be required to complete the Level I Counseling course certified by the Maryland AIDS Professional Education Center.


4. Employees of the Department of Juvenile Services are required to qualify for and successfully complete the Entry Level Training Academy operated by the Police and Correctional Training Commissions.


SELECTION PROCESS


Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your completed application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Candidates will remain on the certified eligible list for one (1) year. The resulting certified eligible list from this recruitment may be used to fill similar positions of the same classification in this or other State agencies.


EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment will involve a rating of your application based on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the position's requirements. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please report all relevant experience and education. For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education, as determined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service, at the time of hire.


Please complete the supplemental questionnaire, if applicable. They will be used when rating applications. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your completed application to receive credit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact the overall rating of your completed application.


If you are a Veteran applying for this position, please submit your DD 214 Long Form with your completed application to receive proper credit.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS


The online application process is recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, you may submit a completed paper application and supplemental questionnaire responses via email or fax to the addresses provided below. If using fax or regular mail, ensure each page includes your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number (located at the top of the posting), and the last four digits of your SS#. Paper application materials must be received by 5:00 PM on the closing date for the recruitment. Applications received after this time, or those with incorrect forms, will not be accepted. Postmarks will not be considered.


Maryland Department of Juvenile Services

OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit

217 E. Redwood Street

Baltimore, MD 21202

Attn: Recruitment #24-002003-0005

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TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.


Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Recruitment and Examination Unit at View email address on click.appcast.io. Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.


As an equal-opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.

Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments.

Candidates with lived experience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to apply.