Social Worker I

Social Worker I, Criminal Justice

POSITION DUTIES

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ROLE ENGAGES WITH SUPERVISED INDIVIDUALS AND NOT IN AN INSTITUTION

A Social Worker I, is the intermediate level of professional social work providing clinical and forensic social work services in a criminal justice environment in the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS). Employees in this classification provide clinical and supportive services to clients who have demonstrated a need for rehabilitative intervention because of behavioral factors or personality disorders and co-existing mental health, substance abuse or other social adjustment factors. Employees in this classification do not supervise other Social Workers. Employees in this classification receive moderate supervision from a Social Work Supervisor, Criminal Justice or other designated administrator. Employees may be exposed to hazardous situations and must exercise vigilance and sound judgment when working with clients. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Providing clinical supportive services Providing psychosocial assessments/remediation plans as assigned. Conducting therapeutic/didactic groups, as well as individual support groups with a cognitive-behavioral theory base to the general population. Participating in multi-disciplinary treatment team Completing a variety of administrative tasks associated with carrying out the social work functions such as maintaining and completing monthly reports and statistics. Attending clinical staff meetings when scheduled.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications and license requirements to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

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 before June 30, 2018), Master Social Worker (on or after July 1, 2018), Certified Social Worker or Certified Social Worker-Clinical by the Maryland 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 operators license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1.Employees are required to meet mandatory standards for continuingeducation 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 anddismissal. 2.Employees must complete an approved training program in group counseling techniques. 3.Employees may be required to complete the Level I Counseling course certified by the Maryland AIDS Professional Education Center. 4.Employees required to qualify for and successfully complete the Entry LevelTraining Academy operated by the Department of Parole and Probation.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your 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.

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.

It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

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STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Personal Leave

• new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date) Annual Leave
• ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year Sick Leave
• fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year Parental Leave
• up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child Holidays
• State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year Pension
• State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension Additional benefits may be available to employees of this classifications.

Release time for job-related CEU training Reimbursement of costs of licensure or certification as required by clinical specialty Tuition reimbursement available through the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program