Social Worker III - Community Based Services

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Examples of Duties

Definition of Responsibility Under general supervision, provides ongoing, planned clinical supervision to the staff of Homeless Services Programs, including Rapid Rehousing and Housing Counseling, as well as supervision of Social Workers at shelters and Baltimore County Detention Center. Examples of Essential Duties

• Provides administrative supervision and grant management to Homeless Services programs.
• Be available for on-site supervision and consultation for difficult cases.
• Provides monthly unit meetings and yearly retreats.
• Assesses the training needs of workers in the unit.
• Oversees the assignment of clients and workload responsibilities.
• Assures the casework standards within the unit are upheld.
• Assures the completion of client assessments, case plans, case notes and client file documentation within COA and agency guidelines.
• Coordinates service delivery and ensures cooperative working relationships with partner agencies within the government and community who serve the population.
• Provides ongoing statistical and narrative reports documenting the delivery of services.
• Works with Assistant Director regarding grant program management, including programming, fiscal, and grant reporting
• Participates in County and State meetings as necessary.
• Emergency Operations: Participates, as needed, in the agency's mandated obligation to provide mass care and shelter under the direction of the County of State Emergency Operations Center.

Examples of Other Duties Represents the agency or program at meetings and conferences and on boards or committees. Participates in public relations and education regarding services provided. Performs other related duties as required.

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 four 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 two years for the required experience.) Preferred Experience Experience in Child Protective Services Sex Abuse, In-Home Services, and/or clinical experience in working with sexual abuse/offender treatment and supervisory experience are preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Clinical expertise in all forms of Social Work practice: group dynamics, families, individuals, clinical Administration. Knowledge of supervision with regard to: Leadership/management styles, Group dynamics, Counseling and advising, and Motivating staff to complete work. Knowledge of Administrative accountability. Knowledge of management of varied and complex systems (State & Local). Knowledge of Human behavior and personality styles. Skills in problem solving/resolutions. Skills in independent decision-making. Skills in a variety of communication techniques for staff. Skills in oral and written communication. Skills in assessment, evaluation and analysis of information, organizational and management skills. Skills in evaluation and assessment of programs, personnel. Skills in reviewing, interpreting policy and procedures for implementation. Skills in public relations. Skills in presenting information in clear, articulate manner. Skills in clinical supervision and training. Skills in managing multiple priorities. Ability to communicate information clearly. Ability to make decisions. Ability to manage a varied agenda which includes staff development, training and clinical supervision. Ability to anticipate how policy changes may impact service delivery. Ability to develop and implement goals and objectives. Licenses or 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 State Board of Social Work Examiners 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 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 and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. 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. ( Mail or deliver documents to: ATTN: Social Worker III Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government 308 Allegheny Ave. Towson, MD 21204 You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. Examination Procedure Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their 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 purposes.

Conditions of Employment

Employees must maintain licenses and certifications throughout the course of their employment. Some positions require completion of an approved training program and must pass a competency test by the second training available after appointment to this classification. Some positions in this classification may be required to respond to emergency situations and work overtime with little or no notice. 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, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.