Social Worker II - HIV Case Management

Pay Schedule I, Grade 32. Regular Schedule:  35 hours per week

A current vacancy exists in the Department of Health and Human Services, Communicable Disease and Environmental Health, HIV Case Management.

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.

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice.  Applicants are advised to apply promptly.
 
All interested 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 license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and/or Education will result in your application not being considered.  Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Job Purpose
Under general supervision, provides a full range of direct professional social work services to specialized populations such as children, seniors, substance abusers, and physically or mentally ill individuals.

Essential Job Duties

• Provides case management services for individuals referred to the Case Management Program.   
• Assesses, evaluates, and monitors individual cases for service planning and treatment coordination.
• Assists in rendering diagnosis and developing individual treatment/service plans designed to prevent or reduce health, social, or environmental challenges.
•  Assists with timely and coordinated access to medial appropriate levels of health and support services.
• Provides counseling and education to promote treatment adherence and support client engagement.
• Consults with interdisciplinary health or social work professionals regarding factors affecting client welfare and health outcomes.
• Serves as a liaison across health, social services, and community agencies to ensure continuity of care.
• Evaluates client eligibility for emergency financial assistance based on established criteria.
• Provides advocacy, resource navigation, referrals, and linkage to community supports.
• Provides crisis intervention and individual or group counseling to clients.
• Conducts ongoing monitoring of client progress, stability, and service needs.
• Prepares case histories and other reports, memos, and correspondence in accordance with program standards.
• Maintains accurate, timely records of client activities, services, and outcomes.
• Participates in public awareness and education programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Examples of Other Duties
Makes home visits and evaluates living/environmental conditions. Transports patients/clients. Assists sick or injured senior adults until medical personnel arrive at the scene. Attends training and seminars. Performs other related duties as required.

NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.

Required Qualifications
Must possess at least a master’s from a college or university approved by the Council of Social Work Education;
Plus
Minimum of 2 years' experience rendering professional social work services.

Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a license, issued by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners, as a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) is required at the time of application.  Some positions require possession of a LCSW-Clinical license issued by the Maryland Board of Social Workers at the time of application.

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 one year for the required experience.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level):

• 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 current social, economic, and health problems.
• Knowledge of individual, family, and group therapy dynamics and techniques.
• Knowledge of social work programs, and program evaluation methods. 
• Knowledge of alternate and additional resources for clients/patients.
• Skill in applying social work theories and principles to individuals in a social work program. 
• Skill in the development of effective treatment or service programs for individuals and their families and in providing crisis intervention. 
• Skill in leading goal-oriented and long-term individual, family, and group counseling or therapy sessions. 
• Skill in interpreting and applying Federal, State, and local guidelines, regulations, and procedures.
• Skill in preparing accurate and complete, forms, case histories, and reports. 
• Skill in establishing rapport with clients/patients. Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with all contacts. 
• Ability to assist in the evaluation of programs and services.
• Ability to instruct and to set standards for assigned program and services.
• Ability to review and coordinate the work of others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance):

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, procedures, and guidelines. 
• Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to the performance of duties. 
• Knowledge of program organization and functions.
•  Skill in assisting in the evaluation of programs and services. 
• Skill in instructing others. 
• Skill in setting and meeting standards for assigned program and services. 
• Skill in reviewing and coordinating the work of others.

Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a license, issued by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners, as a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) is required at the time of application.  Some positions require possession of a LCSW-Clinical license issued by the Maryland Board of Social Workers at the time of application.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications, and education beyond high school to meet the required qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcript must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

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

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Social Worker II - HIV Case Management.
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

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

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of the training and experience as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions.  Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation.

Some positions may require satisfactory completion of County sponsored CPR and First Aid training.

Employees must maintain licenses and certifications throughout the course of their employment.

Some positions in this classification may be required to respond to emergency situations and work overtime with little or no notice.  

Some positions require employees to complete an approved training program and must pass a competency test by the second training available after appointment to this classification.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary but may include occasional walking, standing, and/or other limited physical activities. Some positions within this classification require traveling between work sites.

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.