SOCIAL WORKER I, CRIMINAL JUSTICE

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Cheltenham Youth Facility

11001 Frank Tippett Road

Cheltenham, Maryland  20623

Social Worker I is the intermediate level of professional social work providing clinical and therapeutic social work services as an expert in behavioral health to youth involved with the Department of Juvenile Services. The social worker represents the Behavioral Health team in the detention facility and community office completing forensic and placement assessments and recommending youth for services that will meet their needs.

The social worker represents the behavioral health team in the detention facility completing forensic and placement assessments and recommending youth for services that will meet their needs, and provide crisis clinical services as needed.

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, 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.

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.

All applicants must provide sufficient information on the Maryland State application to show they meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  Applications that meet the qualifications will be referred to the hiring unit for interview/selection.  Only those candidates that demonstrate, in their applications, the required qualifications will be deemed qualified and referred.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.   Therefore, it is important that you report all experience and education that is relevant to this position completely and accurately.

The incumbent in this position is not a member of a covered bargaining unit and will not be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

Further Instructions

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Department of Juvenile Services at 410-230-3454

A background investigation will be conducted which includes, but is not limited to criminal history, child protective services records, state and national sex offender registry records, employment records, driving records and educational records.

Online application process is strongly urged. If you are unable to apply on line you may fax a paper application:

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services

Department of Human Resources

One Center Plaza

120 West Fayette Street, 2^nd Floor

Baltimore, Maryland  21201

Attn:  Roslyn Jennings

Fax number 410-333-4188

If you choose fax or regular mail you must include on each page of the attachment your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number that is located at the top of the bulletin and the last 4 digits of your SS#.

The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for this recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted:

DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country.   Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.

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As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.