Social Worker III - HHS Community Health Services

Pay Schedule XII, Grade 3M, Regular Schedule 35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Department of Community Health Services, Assessments Evaluation Review Services.

Definition of Responsibility
The Social Worker III will be responsible for collaborating with other human service agencies, supervising clinical staff, monitoring budgets and grant expenditures, working with providers, monitoring contracts for performance and compliance, preparing grant proposals and reporting on service/program/initiative implementation, which includes a multi-tiered system of supports.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and professional license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of professional Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered.

Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Examples of Duties

Job Purpose
Under general supervision, Social Worker III in Assessments, Evaluation and Review Services (AERS) program provides advanced clinical and administrative leadership. This role plays a central part in ensuring high-quality service delivery across the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) program and AERS Case Management functions.

Examples of Essential Job Duties

• Supervises licensed professional and human services support staff engaged in health and social services aligned with Health Department standards
• Selects, trains, supervises and evaluates social workers and other professional and support personnel.
• Provides or coordinates training related to behavioral health and developmental disorders across the lifespan.
• Conducts and supervises complex psychosocial assessments for individuals with medical, psychiatric, neurocognitive or developmental needs.
• Familiarity with the major diagnostic categories of the DSM-5TR, ability to recognize patterns of symptoms, diagnostic criteria and knowledge of treatment modalities across the lifespan.
• Reviews and approves clinical documentation, care plans and recommendations.
• Provides consultation to internal staff, partner agencies, hospitals and long-term facilities.
• Day to day oversight of AERS program case assignments in conjunction with nursing leadership.
• Provides day to day oversight of PASRR screening and Level II processes ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Leads and coordinates regular PASRR[ and Case Management Case Conferences to strengthen interdisciplinary expertise.
• Leads and supports AERS Case Management operations including work flow development, quality assurance and staff guidance.
• Coordinates the program's activities with other agencies, Departments of Social Services and Aging specifically, and programs which provide services to families and individuals.
• Develops and implements program policies, procedures and performance improvement initiatives.
• Monitors PASRR program data, prepares reports for outcomes and performance and supports compliance reviews.
• Participates in the review of the budget as it relates to PASRR billing.

• Builds and maintains strong working relationships with hospitals, nursing facilities, behavioral health partners and community organizations.
• In a leadership capacity, represents AERS in interagency meetings, workgroups and stakeholder discussions.
• Offers training and technical assistance related to advanced clinical social work practice related to behavioral and developmental disorders to staff and external partners on PASRR process and case management best practices.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience
Possession of a master's degree in social work from a college or university approved by the Council of Social Work Education.
Plus
Four years' experience rendering professional social work services.

Education beyond a master's degree from an accredited college or university in the field of social work may be substituted on a year-for year basis, up to a maximum of two years for the required experience.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supervising licensed social work and non-licensed human services staff.
• Knowledge of social work practice and clinical standards and guidelines.
• Professional social work experience, including experience with complex case management, behavioral health, developmental disabilities and long-term care systems.
• Knowledge of community-based services and person-centered planning.
• Familiarity with AERS, Medicaid programs, and state-level long-term care processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to navigate complex systems and collaborate across agencies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level):

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and theories of social work and human behavior.
• Knowledge of the diagnosis, treatment, and management of social, emotional, and mental dysfunctions.
• Knowledge of the function and organization of community health and welfare programs and evaluation methods.
• Knowledge of administrative procedures and educational techniques in social services programs.
• Skill in the development of effective treatment or service programs for individuals and their families and in providing crisis intervention.
• Skill in interpreting and applying Federal, State, and local guidelines, regulations, and procedures.
• Skill in preparing accurate and complete forms, case histories and other records, and reports.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Skill in instructing others.
• Skill in setting and achieving standards for assigned programs and services.
• Skill in reviewing and coordinating the work of others.
• Ability to plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate a unit of a social services program.
• Ability to supervise and evaluate the work of other social workers, clerical, and other professional and support personnel.
• Ability to coordinate and integrate the activities of the until into the overall program and with other agencies and programs.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all contacts.

• Thorough knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Thorough knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to the performance of duties.
• Thorough knowledge of program organization and functions.
• Skill in planning, directing, coordinating and evaluating a unit of a social service program.
• Skill in supervising and evaluating the work of other professional and non-professional staff.
• Experience working in clinical practice settings and knowledge of the DSM-5-TR.
• Skill in coordinating and integrating the activities of the unit into the overall program and with other agencies and programs.

Conditions of Employment

Employees must maintain licenses and certifications throughout the course of their employment.
Some positions require completion of an approved training program and must pass a competency test by the second training available after appointment to this classification. Some positions in this classification may be required to respond to emergency situations and work overtime with little or no notice.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary but may include occasional walking, standing, and/or other limited physical activities. Position requires some travel to client homes, hospitals, nursing homes and related facilities.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.

Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Salary

Annual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance
General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.
Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.

Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave
Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.

Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Personal Leave
Holidays
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Educational Assistance
70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.

Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

Disclaimer
This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.