Forensic Social Worker Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Introduction

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today!\r\nThe Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.\r\nAs a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.\r\n\r\n\r\n

GRADE

17\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies throughout the state of Maryland. Please select alllocations you are willing to work, but know that working locations may vary.\r\n\r\n\r\nCurrent vacancies are located in:\r\n\r\n\r\nBaltimore Region\r\n(Counties included: Baltimore City, Baltimore County)\r\n\r\n\r\nEast Region\r\n(Counties included: Caroline, Dorchester, Wicomico, Somerset, Worcester)\r\n\r\n\r\nWest Region\r\n(Counties included: Anne Arundel, Howard, Carroll, Frederick)\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

THIS ROLE ENGAGES WITH SUPERVISED INDIVIDUALS AND NOT IN AN INSTITUTION\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nA Social Worker I, is the intermediate level of professional social work providing clinical and forensic social work services in a criminal justice environment in the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS). Employees in this classification provide clinical and supportive services to clients who have demonstrated a need for rehabilitative intervention because of behavioral factors or personality disorders and co-existing mental health, substance abuse or other social adjustment factors. Employees in this classification do not supervise other Social Workers. Employees in this classification receive moderate supervision from a Social Work Supervisor, Criminal Justice or other designated administrator. Employees may be exposed to hazardous situations and must exercise vigilance and sound judgment when working with clients.\r\n\r\n\r\nDuties may include, but are not limited to the following:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Providing clinical supportive services\r\n Providing psychosocial assessments/remediation plans as assigned.\r\n Conducting therapeutic/didactic groups, as well as individual support groups with a cognitive-behavioral theory base to the general population.\r\n Participating in multi-disciplinary treatment team\r\n Completing a variety of administrative tasks associated with carrying out the social work functions such as maintaining and completing monthly reports and statistics.\r\n Attending clinical staff meetings when scheduled.\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications and license requirements to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.\r\nEducation:Determined by the State Board of Social Work Examiners under the licensing requirements for Social Workers.\r\nExperience:None.\r\n

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), Certified Social Worker or Certified Social Worker-Clinical by the Maryland 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.\r\n2.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.\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1.Employees are required to meet mandatory standards for continuingeducation 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 anddismissal.\r\n2.Employees must complete an approved training program in group counseling techniques.\r\n3.Employees may be required to complete the Level I Counseling course certified by the Maryland AIDS Professional Education Center.\r\n4.Employees required to qualify for and successfully complete the Entry LevelTraining Academy operated by the Department of Parole and Probation.\r\n

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 ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r\n

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.\r\n

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.\r\nCLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n\r\n\r\n Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)\r\n Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year\r\n Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year\r\n Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child\r\n Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year\r\n Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAdditional benefits may be available to employees of this classifications.\r\n\r\n\r\n Release time for job-related CEU training\r\n Reimbursement of costs of licensure or certification as required by clinical specialty\r\n Tuition reimbursement available through the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program\r\n\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

\r\n\r\nOnline applications are highly recommended.However, if you are unableto apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire maybe emailed to tiara.mills@maryland.gov. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing datefor the recruitment.\r\n\r\nIf you are submitting additional information, the preferred method isto upload it with your application. All uploaded additional informationmust be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to tiara.mills@maryland.govreferencing the recruitment number in the subject line. Onlyadditional materials that are requested will be accepted for thisrecruitment.\r\n\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Departmentof Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at410-585-3999.\r\nTiara Mills\r\ntiara.mills@maryland.gov\r\nIf you are having difficulties with submitting your onlineapplication, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division atApplication.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\n\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\n\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed torecruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of theState's diversity.\r\n\r\n\r\n