Job Abstract

Pay Schedule XII, Grade 3M

A vacancy exists in the Department of Health and Human Services.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Definition of Responsibility
Under general supervision, administers a unit of master’s level social workers who work in a multi-disciplinary team at the Child Advocacy Center. Works collaboratively with child welfare supervisors to better support the Sex Abuse Treatment Program team members.

Examples of Essential Duties

• Plans and directs the Sex Abuse Treatment Program, overseeing social workers who conduct joint sexual abuse investigations on site and in the community with detectives. Trains and supervises social workers and other professional and support personnel. Provides direct clinical services to individuals and groups participating in the program.
• Reviews patient/client information and authorizes eligibility for financial assistance and other tangible services. Reviews and analyzes case records. Ensure adherence to Federal, State, and local procedures regarding services performed.
• Coordinates the program’s activities with other agencies and programs which provide services to families and individuals. Participates in the evaluation of unit performance and services provided. Participates in the recommendation and development of program policies and procedures. Interprets the social service program to professional personnel to affect an efficient, integrated services with other organizations and institutions.
• Administer funds allocated for assistance distributed by unit. Maintains records accounting for program’s services and expenditures. Prepares reports and correspondence.

Required Qualifications

Possession of a master's degree in social work from a college or university approved by the Council of Social Work Education
plus
four years' experience rendering professional social work services.

(Education beyond a master's degree from an accredited college or university in the field of social work may be substituted on a year-for year basis, up to a maximum of two years for the required experience.)

Experience in Child Protective Services Sex Abuse, In-Home Services, and/or clinical experience in working with sexual abuse/offender treatment and supervisory experience are preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and theories of social work and human behavior.
• Knowledge of the diagnosis, treatment, and management of social, emotional, and mental dysfunctions.
• Knowledge of the function and organization of community health and welfare programs and evaluation methods.
• Knowledge of administrative procedures and educational techniques in social services programs.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, procedures relating to performance of duties.
• Knowledge of organization and function.
• Skill in the development of effective treatment or service programs for individuals and their families and in providing crisis intervention.
• Skill in interpreting and applying Federal, State, and local guidelines, regulations, and procedures.
• Skill in preparing accurate and complete forms, case histories and other records, and reports.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Skill in instructing others.
• Skill in setting and achieving standards for assigned programs and services.
• Skill in reviewing and coordinating the work of others.
• Skill in planning, directing, coordinating and evaluating a unit of a social services program.
• Skill in supervising and evaluating the work of other professional and non-professional staff.
• Skill in coordinating and integrating the activities of the unit into the overall program and with other agencies and programs.
• Ability to plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate a unit of a social services program.
• Ability to supervise and evaluate the work of other social workers, clerical, and other professional and support personnel.
• Ability to coordinate and integrate the activities of the until into the overall program and with other agencies and programs.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all contacts.

Employees must maintain licenses and certifications throughout the course of their employment. Some positions require completion of an approved training program and must pass a competency test by the second training available after appointment to this classification. Some positions in this classification may be required to respond to emergency situations and work overtime with little or no notice.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary but may include occasional walking, standing, and/or other limited physical activities. Some positions within this classification require traveling between work sites.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.