PSCS Social Worker, Criminal Justice SERIES (Social Worker)

Introduction

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today!\r\nThe Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.\r\nAs a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.\r\n�\r\n\r\n\r\n�\r\n�\r\n\r\n

GRADE

PSCS Social Worker I, Criminal Justice:�Grade 17 - $76,315 (with potential growth up to $110,288)\r\n\r\n\r\nPSCS Social Worker II, Criminal Justice:�Grade 18 - $81,444 (with potential growth up to $117,737)\r\n\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City\r\n954 Forrest Street\r\nBaltimore, MD 21202\r\n\r\n\r\nAllegany County\r\n14100 McMullen Hwy SW\r\nCumberland, MD 21502\r\n\r\n\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

\r\nThe main purpose of this position is to provide the full range of social work services to incarcerated individuals housed at the assigned DPSCS facility, and provide services to the assigned regional institutions as needed.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSocial Work Services:\r\n\r\n\r\n Provides clinical and case management services which include the development of comprehensive re-entry plans for special needs incarcerated individuals;\r\n Provides individual intervention for crisis intervention and/or problem-solving as assigned;\r\n Provides on-going individual therapy as assigned and resources permit;\r\n Provides assessments for PREA screening and follow-up, for eligibility for domestic violence group treatment and for release planning services;\r\n Conducts therapeutic/didactic groups with a cognitive-behavioral theory base to the general population;\r\n Presents at clinical staff meetings when scheduled.\r\n\r\n\r\nRelated Administrative Duties:\r\n\r\n\r\n Maintains and completes monthly reports, statistics, case notes and appropriate records on all services provided;\r\n Participates in institutional, regional and divisional staff meetings;\r\n Serves on special task forces and work groups as assigned by supervisor;\r\n Completes special projects or tasks as assigned.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.\r\nPSCS Social Worker I, Criminal Justice\r\nEducation:�Determined by the State Board of Social Work Examiners under the licensing requirements for Social Workers.\r\nExperience:�None.\r\n\r\n\r\nPSCS Social Worker II, Criminal Justice\r\nEducation:�Determined by the State Board of Social Work Examiners under the licensing requirements for Social Workers.\r\nExperience:�Two years of experience providing clinical and therapeutic social work services through the application of the principles, methods and procedures of professional social work to clients requiring rehabilitative counseling.\r\nNote:�Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a commissioned officer in Social Work classifications or Social Work specialty codes in the Social Science, Psychology or Welfare fields of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.\r\n

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) to meet criteria for SWI.� Employees must be licensed at the Certified Social Worker or Certified Social Worker-Clinical by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners prior to appointment to a position as SWII.� Applicants who do not have a license may apply pending receipt of the required license but cannot be offered a position until licensed.� When the license is obtained, submit a copy to the hiring department.\r\n�\r\n\r\n\r\n2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which\r\nrequire the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will\r\nbe required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of\r\nMaryland.\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees are required to\r\nmeet mandatory standards for continuing education as determined by the hiring\r\ndepartment. Employees who fail to obtain the required continuing education\r\ncredits shall be subject to disciplinary action including demotion, suspension\r\nand dismissal.\r\n�\r\n2. Employees�must complete\r\nan approved training program in group counseling techniques.\r\n�\r\n\r\n\r\n3. Employees�are required\r\nto qualify for and successfully complete the Entry Level Training Academy\r\noperated by the Police and Correctional Training Commissions.\r\n

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 placed on the�eligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r\n

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.\r\n

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.\r\nCLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:�STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n\r\n\r\n Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)\r\n Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year\r\n Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year�\r\n Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child�\r\n Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year\r\n Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension\r\n\r\n

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 tiara.mills@maryland.gov.�Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper�application.\r\n\r\nIf 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 tiara.mills@maryland.gov�referencing the recruitment number in the subject line.�Only�additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this�recruitment.\r\n\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department�of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at�410-585-3999.\r\nTiara Mills\r\ntiara.mills@maryland.gov\r\nIf 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.\r\n\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\n\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\n\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to�recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the�State's diversity.\r\n