What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker III, Adult Protective Services & Case Management, Grade 24 position at Montgomery County Government?
About The Position
The anticipated salary range for this position is $77,738 - $119,274.
Who We Are
Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.
The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County’s public health and human services that meets the needs of our community’s most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.
As a Department , we believe health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.
Who We Are Looking For
Aging and Disability Services is seeking a dynamic Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) to investigate abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults in Montgomery County, Maryland . These clients are seen in the community, in their homes . The employee will need to be able to facilitate a safety plan with the client in crisis situations . The employee should be able to work well in a multi-disciplinary team . The employee in the position must have reliable transportation, be able to work well independently, and have strong written and communication skills. This position requires a high level of organization and the ability to prioritize competing client needs with case documentation.
What You'll Be Doing
Education: Possession of a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited college or university that meets the criteria of graduate social work program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Experience: Two (2) years, to include a minimum 3,000 hours, of professional experience rendering social work services under the supervision of a LCSW-C in accordance with Maryland Board requirements.
Equivalency: See Maryland Board requirements.
License
Preference for interview will be given to qualified candidates with experience in the following areas. In addition to the minimum qualifications, please be sure to include your experience in these areas on your resume.
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference .
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $77,738 - $119,274.
Who We Are
Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.
The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County’s public health and human services that meets the needs of our community’s most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.
As a Department , we believe health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.
Who We Are Looking For
Aging and Disability Services is seeking a dynamic Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) to investigate abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults in Montgomery County, Maryland . These clients are seen in the community, in their homes . The employee will need to be able to facilitate a safety plan with the client in crisis situations . The employee should be able to work well in a multi-disciplinary team . The employee in the position must have reliable transportation, be able to work well independently, and have strong written and communication skills. This position requires a high level of organization and the ability to prioritize competing client needs with case documentation.
What You'll Be Doing
- The employee will be responsible for conducting assessments, providing case management services, and Adult Protective Services (APS) investigations of vulnerable adults who are at-risk of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and self-neglect.
- Employee will be responsible for providing social work services to adults, 18 years of age and older, with disabilities, frail elderly, adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, and/or individuals with mental health challenges. Major duties include investigation of reported allegations of vulnerable adults at risk in the community and intervention to ensure client safety in the least restrictive environment.
- The employee will also be responsible for the completion of comprehensive psychosocial assessments and development and implementation of appropriate plans of care, crisis intervention, execution of emergency psychiatric petitions as appropriate , preparation of court reports, and testifying in court.
- Additional duties include consultation and collaboration with other staff within the Department, as well as with collateral agencies such as the Montgomery County Police Department, Developmental Disabilities Administration, Montgomery County Public Schools, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services, local hospitals, local nursing homes, assisted living facilities, the Crisis Center , the County Attorney’s Office, State’s Attorney’s Office, private attorneys and relevant public/private agencies as required to assure an efficient and integrated care management program.
- Employee will have regularly scheduled daytime on-call responsibilities.
- Employee will also need to have the aptitude to learn and master computer technology related to case documentation needs. Timeliness in client contacts, documentation and follow up reports are critical elements to the position.
Education: Possession of a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited college or university that meets the criteria of graduate social work program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Experience: Two (2) years, to include a minimum 3,000 hours, of professional experience rendering social work services under the supervision of a LCSW-C in accordance with Maryland Board requirements.
Equivalency: See Maryland Board requirements.
License
- Must be licensed as a Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical – LCSW-C by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners prior to appointment. Note: There will be no substitutions for this requirement.
- Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class C (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant’s state of residence when required for job-related duties
Preference for interview will be given to qualified candidates with experience in the following areas. In addition to the minimum qualifications, please be sure to include your experience in these areas on your resume.
- Experience working with vulnerable adult populations; adults with disabilities and frail elderly persons.
- Ability to work independently and multi-task under the pressure of firm deadlines and mandates.
- Ability to work part of a multidisciplinary team and to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to prepare effective documentation of case activities and prepare business documents.
- Proficiency with an electronic case management programs as well as use of other office systems/equipment.
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference .
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Salary : $77,738 - $119,274
