Social Worker I, Public Safety and Correctional Services

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GRADE

PSCS Social Worker I, Criminal Justice: Grade 17 - $76,315 (with potential growth up to $110,288)

PSCS Social Worker II, Criminal Justice: Grade 18 - $81,444 (with potential growth up to $117,737)

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City

954 Forrest Street

Baltimore, MD 21202

Allegany County

14100 McMullen Hwy SW

Cumberland, MD 21502

Howard County

7805 House of Correction Rd

Jessup, MD 20794

POSITION DUTIES

The main purpose of this position is to provide the full range of social work services to incarcerated individuals housed at the assigned DPSCS facility, and provide services to the assigned regional institutions as needed.

Social Work Services:

• Provides clinical and case management services which include the development of comprehensive re-entry plans for special needs incarcerated individuals;
• Provides individual intervention for crisis intervention and/or problem-solving as assigned;
• Provides on-going individual therapy as assigned and resources permit;
• Provides assessments for PREA screening and follow-up, for eligibility for domestic violence group treatment and for release planning services;
• Conducts therapeutic/didactic groups with a cognitive-behavioral theory base to the general population;
• Presents at clinical staff meetings when scheduled.

Related Administrative Duties:

• Maintains and completes monthly reports, statistics, case notes and appropriate records on all services provided;
• Participates in institutional, regional and divisional staff meetings;
• Serves on special task forces and work groups as assigned by supervisor;
• Completes special projects or tasks as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

PSCS Social Worker I, Criminal Justice

Education: Determined by the State Board of Social Work Examiners under the licensing requirements for Social Workers.

Experience: None.

PSCS Social Worker II, Criminal Justice

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.

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) to meet criteria for SWI.  Employees must be licensed at the Certified Social Worker or Certified Social Worker-Clinical by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners prior to appointment to a position as SWII.  Applicants who do not have a license may apply pending receipt of the required license but cannot be offered a position until licensed.  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 are required to qualify for and successfully complete the Entry Level Training Academy operated by the Police and Correctional Training Commissions.

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 placed on the eligible (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.