SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Recruitment #24-002006-0002
Department | Office of the Public Defender |
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Date Opened | 7/9/2024 11:59:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 7/23/2024 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $79,115 - $112,044.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Janynee Covington |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
|
Introduction
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
The Grant Social Work Supervisor will provide clinical and programmatic supervision to LMSW-level social workers on several grants seeking to connect clients with community-based services in lieu of incarceration. The supervisor will also serve as a member of the project leadership team for these grants, participating in planning and oversight activities.
Duties and
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Supervise
social workers conducting screenings, assessments, and developing
treatment plans for eligible clients.
- Supervise care
coordinators developing nonclinical service plans, securing referrals to
services, and providing ongoing support.
- Serve on the
leadership team of applicable grants, and engage in hiring and planning
efforts.
- Participate in
meetings with grant officers, potential funders, and other stakeholders.
- Assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting obligations.
Requirements:
·
MSW degree in social
work and licensed as an LCSW-C in Maryland
·Maryland Board Social Work Examiners Board Approved Clinical Supervisor
·
At least 2 years of
criminal justice/mental health/substance abuse background and experience
·
Experience with
conducting forensic interviews and assessments, treatment planning and clinical
diagnoses, collecting data.
·
Strong written and
verbal communication skills
·
Detail-oriented and able
to meet internal and external deadlines
·
Willingness to travel
across region
·
Grant management
experience preferred.
·
Experience supervising
staff and interns
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Determined by the State Board of Social Work Examiners under the licensing requirements for Social Workers.
Experience: Four 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 behavioral health diagnoses and other conditions or providing psychotherapy as a certified social worker-clinical.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute a Doctorate degree in social work from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at the rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a commissioned officer in Social Work classifications or Social Work specialty codes in Social Science, Psychology or Welfare fields of work for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Currently licensed as an LCSW-C.
Background and experience in child
welfare and/or forensic social work.
Experience supervising social workers,
conducting screening interviews and assessments, and developing treatment
plans.
Strong written and verbal
communication skills
Detail-oriented and able to meet
internal and external deadlines
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1. Employees in this classification must have a license as a Master Social Worker (approved for independent practice), Certified Social Worker or Certified Social Worker-Clinical issued by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners.
2. 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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
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 or dismissal.
2. Employees of the Department of Juvenile Services must complete an approved training program in group counseling techniques.
3. Employees of the Department of Juvenile Services may be required to complete the Level I Counseling course of the Maryland AIDS Professional Education Center.
4. Employees of the Department of Juvenile Services must qualify for and successfully complete the Entry Level Training Academy operated by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions.
5. Employees of the Department of Juvenile Services are required to complete the Correctional First Line Supervisors Training within one year of appointment.
6. In-state travel required.
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 the employment
(eligible) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
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. Applicants selected
for interview will be required to complete a writing sample onsite during the
interview process.
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications preferred. Please
fax all paper applications and questionnaires to (410) 333-2260.
Inquiries regarding applications and
submitting paper applications can be directed to: Office of the Public
Defender, Human Resources Division, 6 Saint Paul Street, Suite 1304, Baltimore,
MD 21202; or by calling (410) 767-8500, toll free: 877-430-5187; TTY users call
Maryland Relay Service 800-735-2258.
Please be sure to include your name,
identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any
documentation to ensure timely processing. A paper copy of the MD State
application form and questionnaire can be downloaded from the link below.
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.
Click on a link below to apply for this position:
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