PSCS Social Worker II, Criminal Justice
Recruitment #19-004714-0001
Department | DPSCS-Metropolitan Transition Center |
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Date Opened | 11/4/2019 1:50:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 12/24/2019 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $49,476.00 with potential growth to $79,203.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Tracy Green |
Work Location |
Anne Arundel
Baltimore City |
Introduction
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Correctional Institution –Women
7943 Brock Bridge Road
Jessup, Maryland 20794
Metropolitan Transition Center
954 Forrest Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Main Purpose of Job
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: Two years of experience providing clinical and therapeutic social work services through the application of the principles, methods and procedures of professional social work to clients requiring rehabilitative counseling.
Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a commissioned officer in Social Work classifications or Social Work specialty codes in the Social Science, Psychology or Welfare fields of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1. Employees are required to be licensed as a 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 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 are required to qualify for and successfully complete the Entry Level Training Academy operated by the Police and Correctional Training Commissions.
SELECTION PROCESS
EXAMINATION PROCESS
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: Tracy Green
300 E. Joppa Road
Towson, Maryland 21286
For questions or more information, please call 410-339-4218.
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.