Montgomery County MD
Social Worker III, (Adult Protective Services/Mobile Integrated Healthcare), gra
Montgomery County MD, Gaithersburg, Maryland, us, 20883
Salary :
$74,390.00 - $119,104.00 Annually
Location :
100 Edison Park Dr Gaithersburg MD 20878 USA
Job Type:
Permanent
Job Number:
2024 - 00177
Department:
Department of Health and Human Services
Division:
HHS 60 Aging & Disability Services Division
Opening Date:
09/13/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
About the Position
The salary range upon hire for this role is $74,390- $111,800.
WHO WE ARE
Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.
The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County's public health and human services that meet the needs of our community's most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.
As a Department, we believe health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
If you are interested in working for the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Social Worker III positions working in the Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) program.
What You'll Be Doing
This position is a member of two teams, the first is the Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) program, part of the Emergency Medical and Integrated Healthcare Services division of Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS). The second is the Adult Protective Services (APS) investigation team which is part of Health and Human Services Aging and Disability Services division.
APS/MIH Program participants are often vulnerable adults who live with physical and/or behavioral health challenges. The MIH team provides assessment and intervention to complex and high utilizers of Emergency Medical Services and county hospital systems. The term "vulnerable adult" is defined as "an adult who lacks the physical or mental capacity to provide for the adult's daily needs." The APS/MIH social worker reports to supervisors in both APS and MCFRS but will spend 90% of work hours with the MIH program. The position is physically located at Public Safety Headquarters in Gaithersburg, MD and a hybrid work schedule with pre-defined in-office days is expected.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Works with a team comprised of MCFRS Community Health Paramedics, an APS/MIH registered nurse, and an MCFRS Manager to provide outreach and response to high utilizers of EMS services with the objective of providing clinical assessment and resource referral to reduce unnecessary service utilization.Provides crisis intervention, as needed, and completes data collection in the MIH program.Attends regular MIH planning meetings with the team.Conducts one to two APS investigations each month, especially those that may intersect with MCFRS referrals investigating allegations of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults who are at-risk in the community and take steps to ensure their safety in the least restrictive setting.Makes regular home and community visits to clients.Provides professional assessment and clinical intervention to clients and provides guidance to MIH team members in case management and resource planning.Prepares Court reports for guardianship in APS cases, as appropriate and necessary.Consults and collaborates with staff within the Department, as well as with collateral agencies such as hospitals, the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD), State's Attorney's Office, County Attorney's Office, and community public and private agencies.Potential to supervise Social Work interns from local Social Work graduate programs.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
The employee will attend both monthly APS team meetings and monthly APS group supervision meetings.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Possession of a master's degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited college or university that meets the criteria of a graduate social work program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience rendering social work services.
Equivalency: See Maryland Board requirements.
License: Must be licensed as a Licensed Certified Social Worker/Clinical (LCSW-C) by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners prior to appointment.
Note: There will be no substitutions for this requirement.
Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class C (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence when required for job-related duties
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
We will use interview preference criteria:
Experience working with multiple electronic systems and data bases.Ability to provide timely daily case documentation and communication.Demonstrated experience communicating and collaborating with multiple departments, agencies, and/or stakeholders.Ability to work in two Departments, each with its own organizational structure and policies, and follow dictated policies from each Manager.Strong organizational skills.Clinical background experience with vulnerable populations.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
MCG's Total Rewards
To promote your overall well-being and help secure your future, MCG offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Benefits include a wide variety of health and wellness plans, life insurance, flexible schedules, and time off for work-life balance. For most health insurance plans, MCG contributes 75% to 80% towards the premium. MCG's retirement plan contributions vary based on the plan's provisions. Below is a link to an overview of the benefits generally available to regular full-time and part-time MCG employees, including MCG's award-winning wellness program, LiveWell. For eligibility and plan details, please visit:
01
(MQ Question SOCIAL WORKER III (002806)
Do you possess and currently maintain a VALID driver's license from your state of residence?
YesNo
02
MQ Question SOCIAL WORKER III (002806)
Do you have a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited college or university?
YesNo
03
MQ Question SOCIAL WORKER III (002806)
Are you licensed as a Licensed Certified Social Worker/Clinical (LCSW-C) by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners?
YesNo
04
MQ Question SOCIAL WORKER III (002806)
How many years of professional experience do you have rendering social work services? )
No Experience1 Year Experience2+ Year's Experience
Required Question
$74,390.00 - $119,104.00 Annually
Location :
100 Edison Park Dr Gaithersburg MD 20878 USA
Job Type:
Permanent
Job Number:
2024 - 00177
Department:
Department of Health and Human Services
Division:
HHS 60 Aging & Disability Services Division
Opening Date:
09/13/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
About the Position
The salary range upon hire for this role is $74,390- $111,800.
WHO WE ARE
Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.
The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County's public health and human services that meet the needs of our community's most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.
As a Department, we believe health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
If you are interested in working for the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Social Worker III positions working in the Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) program.
What You'll Be Doing
This position is a member of two teams, the first is the Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) program, part of the Emergency Medical and Integrated Healthcare Services division of Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS). The second is the Adult Protective Services (APS) investigation team which is part of Health and Human Services Aging and Disability Services division.
APS/MIH Program participants are often vulnerable adults who live with physical and/or behavioral health challenges. The MIH team provides assessment and intervention to complex and high utilizers of Emergency Medical Services and county hospital systems. The term "vulnerable adult" is defined as "an adult who lacks the physical or mental capacity to provide for the adult's daily needs." The APS/MIH social worker reports to supervisors in both APS and MCFRS but will spend 90% of work hours with the MIH program. The position is physically located at Public Safety Headquarters in Gaithersburg, MD and a hybrid work schedule with pre-defined in-office days is expected.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Works with a team comprised of MCFRS Community Health Paramedics, an APS/MIH registered nurse, and an MCFRS Manager to provide outreach and response to high utilizers of EMS services with the objective of providing clinical assessment and resource referral to reduce unnecessary service utilization.Provides crisis intervention, as needed, and completes data collection in the MIH program.Attends regular MIH planning meetings with the team.Conducts one to two APS investigations each month, especially those that may intersect with MCFRS referrals investigating allegations of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults who are at-risk in the community and take steps to ensure their safety in the least restrictive setting.Makes regular home and community visits to clients.Provides professional assessment and clinical intervention to clients and provides guidance to MIH team members in case management and resource planning.Prepares Court reports for guardianship in APS cases, as appropriate and necessary.Consults and collaborates with staff within the Department, as well as with collateral agencies such as hospitals, the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD), State's Attorney's Office, County Attorney's Office, and community public and private agencies.Potential to supervise Social Work interns from local Social Work graduate programs.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
The employee will attend both monthly APS team meetings and monthly APS group supervision meetings.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Possession of a master's degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited college or university that meets the criteria of a graduate social work program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience rendering social work services.
Equivalency: See Maryland Board requirements.
License: Must be licensed as a Licensed Certified Social Worker/Clinical (LCSW-C) by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners prior to appointment.
Note: There will be no substitutions for this requirement.
Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class C (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence when required for job-related duties
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
We will use interview preference criteria:
Experience working with multiple electronic systems and data bases.Ability to provide timely daily case documentation and communication.Demonstrated experience communicating and collaborating with multiple departments, agencies, and/or stakeholders.Ability to work in two Departments, each with its own organizational structure and policies, and follow dictated policies from each Manager.Strong organizational skills.Clinical background experience with vulnerable populations.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
MCG's Total Rewards
To promote your overall well-being and help secure your future, MCG offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Benefits include a wide variety of health and wellness plans, life insurance, flexible schedules, and time off for work-life balance. For most health insurance plans, MCG contributes 75% to 80% towards the premium. MCG's retirement plan contributions vary based on the plan's provisions. Below is a link to an overview of the benefits generally available to regular full-time and part-time MCG employees, including MCG's award-winning wellness program, LiveWell. For eligibility and plan details, please visit:
01
(MQ Question SOCIAL WORKER III (002806)
Do you possess and currently maintain a VALID driver's license from your state of residence?
YesNo
02
MQ Question SOCIAL WORKER III (002806)
Do you have a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited college or university?
YesNo
03
MQ Question SOCIAL WORKER III (002806)
Are you licensed as a Licensed Certified Social Worker/Clinical (LCSW-C) by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners?
YesNo
04
MQ Question SOCIAL WORKER III (002806)
How many years of professional experience do you have rendering social work services? )
No Experience1 Year Experience2+ Year's Experience
Required Question