Social Worker II - HHS Community Based Services

Pay Schedule I, Grade 32. Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week. 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, family functioning, and receptiveness to services; compiles treatment plans and evaluative reports; makes referrals and linkages as appropriate. Provides group services, facilitation 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. 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. Required Qualifications Possession of a master’s degree in social work from a college or university approved by the Council of Social Work Education. 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. Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 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 (LCSW-C) 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 throughout the course of 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 must submit proof of licenses, certifications, and education beyond high school to meet the required 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/or education will result in the 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. 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. Some positions may require satisfactory completion of County-sponsored CPR and First Aid training. Employees must maintain licenses and certifications throughout the course of their employment. Some positions may require employees to respond to emergency situations and work overtime with little or no notice. Some positions require employees to complete an approved training program and must pass a competency test by the second training available after appointment to this classification. Physical and Environmental Conditions This position is essentially sedentary with occasional walking, lifting, or other restricted physical activities. The position may require traveling between work sites. The position may be required to respond to emergency situations and work overtime with little or no notice. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Baltimore County