SOCIAL WORKER I, CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Recruitment #16-002003-0001
Department | OPD District Operations |
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Date Opened | 8/30/2016 11:59:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 9/29/2016 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $41,358.00 with growth over time $65,827.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Janynee Covington |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
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Introduction
The Office of the Public Defender is a statewide agency charged with providing superior legal representation for indigent defendants. The agency's vision is Justice, Fairness and Dignity for All. Employees are committed to the core values of culture of excellence, client centered representation, tenacious advocacy, and are united in achieving the agency's mission.
The Office of the Public Defender is recruiting to fill a Social Worker I, Criminal Justice vacancy in its Baltimore office. Social Workers in the Office of the Public Defender provide forensic social work services, including mitigation, to both adult and juvenile clients in an indigent defense environment. Social Workers conduct psychosocial assessments of clients to assist attorney in creating defense strategies for the legal disposition of criminal or delinquent cases. Work is conducted in office, juvenile and adult detention facility settings. Report writing and testimony before the courts to provide social histories and treatment recommendation plan is required. Travel between offices to visit clients and testify in court is required.
GRADE
15
LOCATION OF POSITION
Felony Trial Division
201 St. Paul Place
Baltimore, MD 21202
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
The Social Worker I works in an indigent defense environment providing forensic social work services, including mitigation, to adult and juvenile clients charged with crimes or delinquent offenses and creates a defense strategy with Assistant Public Defender for legal disposition of criminal or delinquent cases. Employees in this classification do not supervise. Candidates must be willing to work with adult and juvenile clients.
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, certified social worker or certified social worker-clinical by the 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 of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services and the Department of Juvenile Services must complete an approved training program in group counseling techniques.
3. Employees of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services and the Department of Juvenile Services may be required to complete the Level I Counseling course certified by the Maryland AIDS Professional Education Center.
4. Employees of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services and the Department of Juvenile Services are required to qualify for and successfully complete the Entry Level Training Academy operated by the 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 the 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 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.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
ONLINE APPLICATIONS PREFERRED. Please fax all paper applications, resumes and questionnaires to 410-333-8134.
Inquires regarding applications and submitting paper applications can be directed to:
Office of the Public Defender
Human Resources Division
6 Saint Paul Street, Suite 1400
Baltimore, MD 21202
Attn: Janynee Covington
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.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.
Bilingual applicants 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.