Social Worker III Grade 24
Social Worker III Grade 24
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About the Position
The expected salary range for this role upon hire is $77738$119274.
WHO WE AREMontgomery County islocatedadjacent toWashington D.C. and with over one million residents is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery Countycontainsmany major U.S. government offices scientific research and learning centers and business campuses.
The Department of Health and Human Servicesis responsible fordelivery of the Countys public health and human services that meet the needs of our communitys most vulnerable childrenadultsand seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2000 employees the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.
As aDepartment we believe health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing transportation education employment health care human services safe neighborhoods and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Aging and Disability Services is seeking a dynamic Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSWC) to investigate abuse neglect selfneglect and exploitation of vulnerable adults in Montgomery County Maryland. These clients are seen in the community in their homes. The employee will need to be able tofacilitatea safety plan with the client in crisis situations. The employee should be able to work well in a multidisciplinary team. The employee in the position must have reliable transportation be able to work well independently and have strong written and communication skills. This position requiresa high levelof organization and the ability to prioritize competing client needs with case documentation.
What Youll Be Doing
The employee willbe responsible forconducting assessments providing case management services and Adult Protective Services (APS) investigations of vulnerable adults who are atrisk of abuse neglect exploitation and selfneglect.
Employee willbe responsible forproviding social work services to adults 18 years of age and older with disabilities frail elderly adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or individuals with mental health challenges. Major duties include investigation of reported allegations of vulnerable adults at risk in the community and intervention to ensure client safety in the least restrictive environment.
The employee will alsobe responsible forthe completion of comprehensive psychosocial assessments and development and implementation ofappropriate plansof care crisis intervention of emergency psychiatric petitions asappropriate preparation of court reports and testifying in court.
Additional duties include consultation and collaboration with other staff within the Department as well as with collateral agencies such as the Montgomery County Police Department Developmental Disabilities Administration Montgomery County Public Schools Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services local hospitals local nursing homes assisted living facilities the Crisis Center the County Attorneys Office States Attorneys Office private attorneys and relevant public/private agencies as required to assure an efficient and integrated care management program.
Employee will have regularly scheduled daytime oncall responsibilities.
Employee will also need to have the aptitude to learn and master computer technology related to case documentation needs.
Timeliness in client contacts documentation and follow up reports are critical elements to the position
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Two 2 years to includea minimum 3000 hoursof professional experience renderingsocial work services under the supervision of a LCSWCin accordance withMaryland Board requirements.
Equivalency: See Maryland Board requirements.
LICENSE:
Must be licensed as a Licensed Certified Social Worker Clinical LCSWC by the Maryland StateBoard of Social Work Examiners prior to appointment.
Note: There will be no substitutions for thisrequirement.
Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class C (or equivalent) drivers license from theapplicants state of residence whenfor jobrelated duties
Preferred Criteria Interview Preferences
Wewilluse preferred criteria screening questions:
Do you have experience working with vulnerable adult populations adults with disabilities and rail elderly persons
Are you Licensed by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners to practice social work at the LCSWC level
Do you have experience with an electronic case management program as well as use of other office systems/equipment.
We will useinterview preferencecriteria:
Licensed by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners to practice social work at the LCSWC level.
Experience working with vulnerable adult populations including adults with disabilities and frail elderly persons.
Ability to work independently and multitask under the pressure of firm deadlines and mandates.
Ability to work part of a multidisciplinary team and to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to prepare effective documentation of case activities and prepare business documents.
Proficiencywith an electronic case management program as well as use of other office systems/equipment.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly as it relates to employment opportunities the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference refer to the Careers webpage onHiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education relevant experience knowledge skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicants responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a Lateral Transfer candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge skills and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation the Countys Public Employees (which does not include employees of the Sheriffs office) are subject to the Countys ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employmentand the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at19A12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from theEthics Commissionwebsite.
Employment Type
Full-Time
