PSCS Social Work Manager, Criminal Justice

20

6776 Reisterstown Road

This position provides assistance to the Director of Social Work Services in managing social work and grant programs; overseeing activities of assigned regions; coordinating staff training and student internship programs; and supervision data collecting and reporting and evaluation/quality assurance of programs.

· Assist in managing specific regions.

· Manage grant programs and budgets as necessary.

· Manage/Coordinate the Medical Parole Program.

· Manage the Burial Assistance Programs.

· Coordinate staff training and monitor Student Intern Program.

· Prepare reports and budgets for grant programs as needed.

· Advises Wardens; department heads and other administrators on social work counseling and other issues of concern.

· Represents the Director of Social Work and Field Support Services on various committees.

· Identify training needs.

· Assists with provision of training for departmental staff, and coordinate FTO program throughout the state.

· Visits each assigned region on a designated basis to examine, evaluate, and consult on all aspects of the Social Work Program.

· Work may involve visits to correctional facilities.

Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners under the licensing requirements for Social Workers.

Experience: Six years of experience providing clinical and therapeutic services through the application of the principles, methods and procedures of professional social work to clients requiring rehabilitative counseling or forensic social work services, including eighteen months of experience completing assessments, formulating diagnostic impressions, treating mental disorders and other conditions or providing psychotherapy as a certified social worker-clinical and two years of experience supervising lower level social workers providing clinical and therapeutic social work to clients.

Notes:

1. A Doctoral degree in social work from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to one year of experience.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a commissioned officer in Social Work classifications or Social Work specialty codes in the Social Science, Psychology or Welfare fields of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

1. Employees are required to be licensed as a certified social worker-clinical by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners for eighteen months prior to appointment to social work supervisor positions in State service (COMAR) 10.42.08.04(2)(b) effective July 1, 2004).

 2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of an automobile. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess an appropriate operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

1. Employees are required to meet mandatory standards for continuing education 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 and dismissal.

2. Employees must complete an approved training program in group counseling techniques.  

3. Employees may be required to complete the Level I Counseling course of the Maryland AIDS Professional Education Center.  

4. Employees are required to qualify for and successfully complete the Entry Level Training Academy operated by the Police and Correctional Services Training Commissions.   5. Employees are required to complete the Correctional First Line Supervisor Training within one year of appointment.

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 the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to this position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

To submit qualifying documents; the preferred method is to upload them using the "other" tab on the online application. However, if you’re unable to upload your documents, please fax requested information only to 410-585-0570 (providing a cover sheet with your contact information, recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). We will not consider information submitted after the closing date of this announcement.

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

Online applications are STRONGLY recommended; if you do not have internet access, please mail your application by the closing date to:

HRSD-Recruitment & Examination

6776 Reisterstown Road, Suite 309

Baltimore, MD 21215

Attn: T. Johnson

For more information, please call 410-585-3117.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.