Child Welfare Social Worker I Graduating MSW Students Grade 21
Child Welfare Social Worker I Graduating MSW Students Grade 21
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About the Position
The anticipated salary range for this position will be$68501 $75344.
WHO WE ARE
Montgomery 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
If you are interested in working for the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services we invitegraduating MSW studentsto apply for our Social Worker I positionswithin Child Welfare Services.
What Youll Be Doing
These fulltime merit positions are open tograduatingMSW students.
This recruitment is for fulltime Social Worker I positions in Child Welfare Services (CWS) ONLY. Candidates willbe requiredto be in possession of the following within five months of their application to meet the minimum qualifications of the Social Worker I. If these requirements are not met in the beforementionedtimeframeyou will no longer be considered for this position.
Masters Degree in Social Work(MSW) from an accredited college or university that meets the criteria of a graduate social work program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education no later than July 1 2025.
Must be licensed as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or higher by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners prior to appointment and within five months of application.
CWS provides a variety of supportive services to children and families to reduce the risk of child maltreatment and ensure safety for children. When it is not possible for children toremainin their own homes temporary placement in foster care with relatives or with an adoptive family may be arranged.This work may involve occasional exposure to some risk of aggressive or unpredictable behavior by clients.
Ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office. Employee must be available to work weekends eveningsholidaysand/or rotating shifts.
Will need tooperatea motor vehicle to transport children supplies and equipment to other locations and would require the need to lift and carry and manage stairs with children equipment and supplies.
The following units within CWS provide these services:
These positions require the ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office. Employee must have some flexibility in their schedules based on emergency or urgent workload/caseload needs.
Employees will need tooperatea motor vehicle to transport children supplies and equipment to other locations to perform these duties and would require the need to lift and carry and manage stairs with children equipment and supplies.
The following units within CWS provide these services:
SCREENING UNIT: is the Child Protective Services (CPS) Hotline that receives callsregardingchild abuse and neglect anddeterminesif a CPS intervention is needed.
ASSESSMENT UNIT: investigates and assesses reports of alleged child abuse and neglect.
CONTINUING (Family Preservation) PROTECTIVE SERVICES: provides InHome services to families where abuse and neglect have occurred.
OUT OF HOME PLACMENT SERVICES: provides case management and permanency planning for children who have been placed in foster care or relative placement.
ADOPTION SERVICES: (Foster care) prepare the child who is under the guardianship of the Department for placement in a legal permanent family situation.
RESOURCE HOME: focuses on the licensing and monitoring of foster/resource homes the coordination of foster care placements and facilitation of family team decision meetings.
INDEPENDENT LIVING (Transitioning Youth) PROGRAM: prepares older foster children for transition from foster care to living independently.
Selected candidates for this position will be subject to a preemployment medical exam and drug screening and criminal history records check through the Maryland State Department of Public Safety and Correctional will also be checked through the Maryland Registry for Child Abuse and Neglect and federal and state sex offender registries. Any applicant who fails the medical exam background check or whose name appears on either of the registries may be disqualified from employment for this position.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Possession of aMasters Degree in Social Work(MSW) from an accredited college oruniversity that meets the criteria of a graduate social work program accredited by the Council on SocialWork Education. MSW Students who will graduate by July 1 2025.
Experience:None
Equivalency: See requirements of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners and the Code ofMaryland (COMAR); see especially 10.4201 (Regulations Governing Licensure) and 10.42.06(Continuing Education). The Montgomery County Office of Human Resources must follow COMAR inproviding qualifications credit and accepting substitutions or equivalents.
License:
Must be licensed as a Licensed Master Social Worker LMSW or higher 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
Preference for interview will be give to qualified candidates with the following: Bilingual Proficiency: Spanish
Experience providingservices to children and families.
Effective and comprehensive verbal andwrittencommunicationskills
Demonstrated experience working in aTeamenvironment.
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
