PSCS Social Worker I, Criminal Justice

GRADE

ASTD17

LOCATION OF POSITION

Anne Arundel County: 7943 Brockbridge Road, Jessup, MD 20794 7805 House of Correction Road, Jessup, MD 20794 � Howard County:� 7555 Waterloo Road, Jessup, MD 20794 � Washington County 100 West Franklin St., Hagerstown, MD 21740 � �

POSITION DUTIES

The purpose of this position is to provide the full range of social work services to adult inmates housed in a correctional facility within the Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services. Provides clinical case management services and develops comprehensive aftercare plans for special needs inmates due to be released. Conducts therapeutic/didactic groups with a cognitive-behavioral theory base to general inmate population. Maintains and completes monthly reports and statics.� Serves on peer level consultation teams.� Participates in institutional, regional, and divisional staff meetings as required. Serves on a special task force and work group as assigned by supervisor. Completes special projects or tasks as assigned. Provides individual counseling for crisis intervention as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:���Determined by the State Board of Social Work Examiners under the licensing requirements for Social Workers. Experience:�None.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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.

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

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

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.�It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.�Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS �

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable�to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may�be emailed to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov or faxed to 410-484-5928. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date�for the recruitment. If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is�to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information�must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov�referencing the recruitment number in the subject line, or fax to�410-484-5928�(providing a cover sheet with your contact information, recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). Only�additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this�recruitment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Kym.Hilton-Washington4@maryland.gov If you are having difficulties with submitting your online�application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at�Application.Help@maryland.gov or�410-767-4850. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to�recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the�State's diversity.

Salary : $68,822