SOCIAL WORKER I, CRIMINAL JUSTICE
PARENTAL DEFENSE
Recruitment #20-002003-0004
Department | OPD District Operations |
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Date Opened | 7/20/2020 11:59:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 8/26/2020 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $46,477.00 - $74,191.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Janynee Covington |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
Baltimore County Montgomery Prince George's |
Introduction
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
300 N. Gay Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
200 Washington Ave, Towson, MD 21204
191 East Jefferson Street, Rockville, MD
20850
14753 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD 20227
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
Social Workers working in the
Parental Defense Division will be an important part of a high-quality,
multidisciplinary legal defense team.
Assistant Public Defenders and Social Workers will work together to
provide legal representation to a parent involved in a child welfare case. Social Workers will be regarded as Parent
Care Coordinators. Social Workers
working as part of a multidisciplinary team will be dedicated to and promote
parent engagement, and understanding of the child welfare process. This position requires knowledge about the
child welfare court process, and offers a unique opportunity in child welfare
and forensic social work. We are
defense-based social workers who are client-centered, and this position
requires social workers with the core belief that all parents have
strengths.
A Social Worker I is the intermediate
level of professional social work providing social work services. A social
worker in the Parental Defense Division provides an independent assessment of
the parent and family needs, makes recommendations toward court-ordered
treatment plans, and provides clinical case management support and advocacy to
the parent throughout the family-separation case.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities include:
● Conduct
clinical assessment that includes a needs and strengths assessment of
parent;
● Develop
Ecomap, Timeline and/or Genogram, when needed;
● Assess
parent and family for collateral issues that present barriers to parent
participation in services;
● Establish
recommendations for court-ordered treatment plans;
● Act
as a parent advocate by attending all Family Involvement Meetings and court
hearings;
● Ensure
that parents are matched and referred to evidence-based treatment when
applicable;
● Develop,
maintain and close client case files in accordance with Office of the Public
Defender procedures, and maintain client confidentiality.
● Assist
with data collection and reporting required for Title IV-E funding.
.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Determined by the State Board of Social Work Examiners under the licensing requirements for Social Workers.
Experience: None
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Currently licensed as an LMSW.
Background and experience in
child welfare and/or forensic social work.
Strong written and verbal
communication skills
Detail-oriented and able to meet
internal and external deadlines
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1. Employees are required to be licensed as a Graduate Social Worker (on or by June 30, 2018), Master Social Worker (on or after July 1,2018, Certified Social Worker or Certified Social Worker-Clinical by the 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 operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Employees are required to meet mandatory standards for continuing education 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 and dismissal.
2.Employees of the Department of Juvenile Services must complete an approved training program in group counseling techniques.
3. Employees of the Department of Juvenile Services may be required to complete the Level I Counseling course certified by the Maryland AIDS Professional Education Center.
4. Employees of the Department of Juvenile Services are required to qualify for and successfully complete the Entry Level Training Academy operated by the Police and Correctional Training Commissions.
5. In State Travel.
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 the employment
(eligible) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The examination will consist of a
rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements
of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement,
or the rating may be based on your application. Therefore, it is important that
you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all experience
and education that is related to this position. Applicants selected to
interview will be required to complete a writing sample onsite during the
interview process.
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications preferred. Please fax all paper applications and questionnaires to (410) 333-2260.
Inquiries regarding applications
and submitting paper applications can be directed to: Office of the Public
Defender, Human Resources Division, 6 Saint Paul Street, Suite 1304, Baltimore,
MD 21202; or by calling (410) 767-8500, toll free: 877-430-5187; TTY users call
Maryland Relay Service 800-735-2258.
Please be sure to include your
name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any
documentation to ensure timely processing. A paper copy of the MD State
application form and questionnaire can be downloaded from the link below.
As an equal opportunity employer,
Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are
reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual
candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to
our country.