Pay Schedule I, Grade 32 Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week.

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

Current and future vacancies occurring in this classification 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 must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and/or Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

• Provides consultation services to the Public Health Nurses in the Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP)
• Provides case management services for their own caseload
• Makes home visits
• May transport clients/patients
• Determines suitability of individuals for special programs
•  Develops and/or participates in public awareness and education programs.
• Interprets policy and procedures of the social service program
• Assists in policy formation and assures that services assigned are carried out effectively
• Coordinates one or more activities within a program
• Assigns and reviews the work of others
• Consults with other health or social work professionals concerning problems affecting recovery, welfare, and rehabilitation of patients/clients
• Acts as a liaison between health, education, welfare, and other community agencies to establish an integrated and coordinated program
• Prepares case histories and other reports, memos, and correspondence
• Maintains accurate records of patient/client activities
• May supervise and/or train subordinate human services and clerical personnel
• May act as lead worker
• Attends and participates in meetings and conferences

Examples of Other Duties
Makes home visits and evaluates living/environmental conditions. Transports patients/clients. Assists sick or injured until medical personnel arrive at the scene. Attends training and seminars. Performs other related duties as required. 
NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.

Training and Experience

Preferred QualificationsExperience working with families and infants
Experience reviewing and coordinating the work of others
Excellent communication skills
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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 current social, economic, and health problems. Knowledge of individual, family, and group therapy dynamics and techniques. Knowledge of social work programs, and program evaluation methods. Knowledge of alternate and additional resources for clients/patients.Skill in applying social work theories and principles to individuals in a social work program. Skill in the development of effective treatment or service programs for individuals and their families and in providing crisis intervention. Skill in leading goal-oriented and long term individual, family, and group counseling or therapy sessions. Skill in interpreting and applying Federal, State, and local guidelines, regulations, and procedures. Skill in preparing accurate and complete, forms, case histories, and reports. Skill in establishing rapport with clients/patients. Good interpersonal skills.Ability to establish effective working relationships with all contacts. Ability to assist in the evaluation of programs and services. Ability to instruct and to set standards for assigned program and services. Ability to review and coordinate the work of others. 

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of a license, issued by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners, as a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) is required at the time of application. Some positions require possession of a LCSW-Clinical license issued by the Maryland Board of Social Workers at the time of application. 

Possession of a valid license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license may be required for some positions at the time of appointment 
Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and/or education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. 

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and/or Education will result in your application not being considered.

Proof of Degree EquivalencyApplicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Social Worker I
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System, with very limited exceptions. 

Employees must maintain licenses and certifications throughout the course of their employment.

Some positions in this classification may be required to respond to emergency situations and work overtime with little or no notice.

Some positions in this classification require completion of an approved training program, and must pass a competency test by the second training available after appointment to this classification.
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.