PSCS Social Worker I, Criminal Justice

This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies throughout the state of Maryland. Please select all locations you are willing to work, but know that working locations may vary. 

This position is not eligible for telework.

Capital Region

(Charles, St. Mary, and Calvert Counties)

East Region

(Talbot, Dorchester, Wicomico, Somerset, and Worcester Counties)

West Region

(Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington Counties)

The purpose of this position is to provide direct social work services to offenders under the supervision of Division of Parole and Probation. 

Duties include:

· Providing clinical supportive services and individual counseling for crisis intervention as assigned

· Providing psychosocial assessments/remediation plans as assigned

· Conducting therapeutic/didactic groups, as well as individual support groups with a cognitive-behavioral theory base to the general population

· Participating in multi-disciplinary treatment team which may include progress review meetings or group formatted sessions as assigned

· Completing a variety of administrative tasks associated with carrying out the social work functions such as maintaining and completing monthly reports and statistics

· Serving on special work groups as assigned by supervisor

· Attending clinical staff meetings when scheduled

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.

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

Experience: None.

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.

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.

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 certified by the Maryland AIDS Professional Education Center.

4. Employees are required to qualify for and successfully complete the Entry Level Training Academy operated by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions.    

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.

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· Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)

· Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
· Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year 
· Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child 
· Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year

· Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension

Additional benefits may be available to employees of this classifications.

· Release time for job-related CEU training

· Reimbursement of costs of licensure or certification as required by clinical specialty

· Tuition reimbursement available through the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program