Social Worker Iii - Towson, United States - Baltimore County, MD

Baltimore County, MD

Verified Company

Towson, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Salary
- $77, $84,254.00 Annually
Location

Towson, MD
Job Type
MERIT
Job Number

Department

HHS/FAMILY SERVICE
Opening Date
05/21/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS

QUESTIONS
Pay Schedule XII, Grade 3M

A vacancy exists in the Department of Health and Human Services.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

Examples of Duties:

Definition of Responsibility

Examples of Essential Duties

Reviews patient/client information and authorizes eligibility for financial assistance and other tangible services. Reviews and analyzes case records. Ensure adherence to Federal, State, and local procedures regarding services performed.
Coordinates the program's activities with other agencies and programs which provide services to families and individuals. Participates in the evaluation of unit performance and services provided. Participates in the recommendation and development of program policies and procedures. Interprets the social service program to professional personnel to affect an efficient, integrated services with other organizations and institutions.
Administer funds allocated for assistance distributed by unit. Maintains records accounting for program's services and expenditures. Prepares reports and correspondence.

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.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Thorough 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 the function and organization of community health and welfare programs and evaluation methods.
Knowledge of administrative procedures and educational techniques in social services programs.
Thorough knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, procedures relating to performance of duties.
Knowledge of organization and function.
Skill in the development of effective treatment or service programs for individuals and their families and in providing crisis intervention.
Skill in preparing accurate and complete forms, case histories and other records, and reports.
Good interpersonal skills.
Skill in instructing others.
Skill in setting and achieving standards for assigned programs and services.
Skill in reviewing and coordinating the work of others.
Skill in planning, directing, coordinating and evaluating a unit of a social services program.
Skill in supervising and evaluating the work of other professional and nonprofessional staff.
Skill in coordinating and integrating the activities of the unit into the overall program and with other agencies and programs.
Ability to plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate a unit of a social services program.
Ability to supervise and evaluate the work of other social workers, clerical, and other professional and support personnel.
Ability to coordinate and integrate the activities of the until into the overall program and with other agencies and programs.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all contacts.

Licenses or Certificates
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.

BSWE supervisor certification is preferred.
Possession of a valid license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C driver's license.

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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.-
Proof of Degree Equivalency