Social Worker II - HHS Adult Services

Job Purpose Under general supervision, provides professional social work services to adults 18 and older who are County residents. The primary job duties include conducting telephone interviews and assessing requests for Adult Protective Services, Social Service to Adults, Crisis Intervention and 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 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 or 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 or clients. Assists sick or injured senior adults until medical personnel arrive at the scene. Attends training and seminars. Performs other related duties as required. 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; at least two years of experience rendering professional social work services. Education beyond a master's degree 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. Knowledge of mental health and substance use disorder treatment and resources. 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 an 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. Physical and Environmental Conditions The work of this classification is essentially sedentary but may include occasional walking, standing, and/or other limited physical activities. Some positions within this classification require traveling between work sites. Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks. #J-18808-Ljbffr Baltimore County