PSCS Social Worker I, Criminal Justice
Recruitment #19-004713-0002
Department | Department of Public Safety and Correctional Svcs |
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Filing Deadline | 3/8/2019 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $44,898.00 with potential growth to $71,671.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Thomasine Johnson |
Work Location |
Anne Arundel
Baltimore City |
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland
Correctional Institution –Women
7943
Brock Bridge Road
Jessup,
Maryland 20794
Maryland
Reception Diagnostic and Classification Center
550
E Madison Street
Baltimore,
Maryland 21202
Main Purpose of Job
The main purpose of
this position is to provide the full range of social work services to adult
inmates housed in correctional facility within the Department of Public Safety
& Correctional Services.
POSITION DUTIES
· Provides clinical case management services and
develops comprehensive aftercare plans for special needs inmates due to be
released.
· Conducts therapeutic/didactic groups with a
cognitive-behavioral theory base to the general inmate population.
· Maintains and completes monthly reports and
statistics.
· Serves on peer level consultation teams.
· Participates in institutional, regional and
divisional staff meetings as required.
· Serves on special task force and work group as
assigned by supervisor.
· Completes special projects or task as
assigned.
· Provides clinical case management services and
develops comprehensive aftercare plans for special needs inmates due to be
released.
· Provides individual counseling for crisis
intervention as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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 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 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 Level Training Academy operated by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The examination will consist of a rating of your education,
training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to
the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide
complete and accurate information on your application.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
To submit qualifying documents; the preferred method is to upload
them using the "other" tab on the online application. However, if
you’re unable to upload your documents, please fax requested information only
to 410-585-0570 (providing a cover sheet with your contact information,
recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). We will
not consider information submitted after the closing date of this announcement.
Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or
paper application.
Online applications are STRONGLY recommended;
if you do not have internet access, please mail your application by the closing
date to:
HRSD-Recruitment & Examination
ATTN: Thomasine Johnson
300 E. Joppa Road
Towson, Maryland 21286
For questions or more information, please call 410-339-4214.
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
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.