Social Worker III - Community Based Services

Social Worker III - Community Based Services

Salary

$81,005.00 - $88,517.00 Annually

Location

Towson, MD

Job Type

MERIT

Job Number

04.434 05-26

Department

HHS/COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES

Opening Date

05/01/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Pay Schedule XII, Grade 3M. Regular Schedule: 34 Hours Per Week.

A vacancy exists in the Department of Health and Human Services, Community Based Services / Housing Stability.

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.

Examples of Duties

Definition of Responsibility

Under general supervision, provides ongoing, planned clinical supervision to the staff of Homeless Services Programs, including Rapid Rehousing and Housing Counseling, as well as supervision of Social Workers at shelters and Baltimore County Detention Center.

Examples of Essential Duties

• Provides administrative supervision and grant management to Homeless Services programs.
• Be available for on-site supervision and consultation for difficult cases.
• Provides monthly unit meetings and yearly retreats.
• Assesses the training needs of workers in the unit.
• Oversees the assignment of clients and workload responsibilities.
• Assures the casework standards within the unit are upheld.
• Assures the completion of client assessments, case plans, case notes and client file documentation within COA and agency guidelines.
• Coordinates service delivery and ensures cooperative working relationships with partner agencies within the government and community who serve the population.
• Provides ongoing statistical and narrative reports documenting the delivery of services.
• Works with Assistant Director regarding grant program management, including programming, fiscal, and grant reporting
• Participates in County and State meetings as necessary.
• Emergency Operations: Participates, as needed, in the agency's mandated obligation to provide mass care and shelter under the direction of the County of State Emergency Operations Center.

Examples of Other Duties

Represents the agency or program at meetings and conferences and on boards or committees. Participates in public relations and education regarding services provided. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Possession of a masters 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 masters 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.)

Preferred 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

• Clinical expertise in all forms of Social Work practice: group dynamics, families, individuals, clinical Administration.
• Knowledge of supervision with regard to: Leadership/management styles, Group dynamics, Counseling and advising, and Motivating staff to complete work.
• Knowledge of Administrative accountability.
• Knowledge of management of varied and complex systems (State & Local). Knowledge of Human behavior and personality styles.
• Knowledge of Agency policies and procedures of community health and welfare programs and evaluation methods.
• Skills in problem solving/resolutions.
• Skills in independent decision-making.
• Skills in a variety of communication techniques for staff.
• Skills in oral and written communication.
• Skills in assessment, evaluation and analysis of information, organizational and management skills.
• Skills in evaluation and assessment of programs, personnel.
• Skills in reviewing, interpreting policy and procedures for implementation.
• Skills in public relations.
• Skills in presenting information in clear, articulate manner.
• Skills in clinical supervision and training.
• Skills in managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to communicate information clearly.
• Ability to make decisions.
• Ability to manage a varied agenda which includes staff development, training and clinical supervision.
• Ability to anticipate how policy changes may impact service delivery.
• Ability to develop and implement goals and objectives.

Licenses or 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 State Board of Social Work Examiners at the time of application. Possession of a valid license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland drivers license may be required for positions at the time of appointment.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education

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

Proof of Degree Equivalency

Applicants 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 III

Office of Human Resources

Baltimore County Government

308 Allegheny Ave.

Towson, MD 21204

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

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.

Conditions of Employment

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.

Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace

All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace

Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Salary

Annual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance

General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.

Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.

Employee Assistance Program

Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance

Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employees annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement

Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave

Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

Personal Leave

Holidays

Bereavement Leave

Jury Leave

Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union

Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit

Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Educational Assistance

70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.

Deferred Compensation

Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

Disclaimer

This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.

01

The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. If you cite experience in your response that is not included on the Work History section of this application, your application may be considered incomplete and you may not receive further consideration for this position. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

02

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

• I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

03

Are you currently a merit (full-time), non-merit (part-time), or temporary employee of the Baltimore County General Government? Employees of Baltimore County Public Schools, Baltimore County Public Library, Baltimore Countys court systems or Baltimore County Community College and employees of temporary services used by the County are not considered employees of the Baltimore County General Government.

• Yes
• No

04

Select the type of drivers license you currently hold. Be sure you have provided your drivers license number, class and state in the previous section of this application.

• Commercial Drivers License equivalent to commercial, Class A Maryland Drivers License.
• Commercial Drivers License equivalent to commercial, Class B Maryland Drivers License.
• Commercial Drivers License equivalent to a Commercial Class C Maryland Drivers License with a Passenger Endorsement.
• Non-Commercial Drivers License equivalent to a non-commercial, Class C Maryland Drivers License.
• Provisional Non-Commercial Drivers License equivalent to a Provisional Non-Commercial, Class C Maryland Drivers License.
• Drivers License Learners Permit
• I do not have a drivers license.

05

The position you are applying for requires proof of education and/or licenses beyond high school in order to qualify. You must submit this proof as instructed on the job posting. If you do not submit the transcript(s) or license(s) by the closing date, your application will not be considered further.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

06

Select the option that best describes your education and experience.

• Possession of a masters 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
• I do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

07

Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. If you chose "I do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.

08

Select the option that best describes the type of social work license that you possess.

• LCSW
• LCSW-C
• None of the above.

09

Provide your Social Work license number and expiration date in the space below.

10

This position may require satisfactory completion of County sponsored CPR/AED/First Aid training. Certification must be maintained throughout employment. Are you willing and able to accept this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

11

Are you willing to work in a position that requires travel between work sites using your personal transportation? A mileage allowance, set by Baltimore County Policy, shall be paid to County employees who use their privately-owned vehicles for official County travel necessary to carry out the required or authorized duties of their positions.

• Yes, I am willing to accept these conditions of employment
• No, I am not willing to accept these conditions of employment and therefore I understand I will not be considered for this position with Baltimore County Government

12

Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation and a medical examination. Are you willing to accept these conditions of employment?

• Yes, I am willing to accept these conditions of employment
• No, I am not willing to accept these conditions of employment and therefore I understand I will not be considered for this position with Baltimore County Government

Required Question

Employer Baltimore County

Address 308 Allegheny Avenue

Towson, Maryland, 21204

Phone 410-887-3135

Website http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov