FAMILY SERVICES CASEWORKER I

This recruitment is limited to applicants willing to work in GARRETT COUNTY.

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GARRETT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

12578 Garrett Highway, Oakland MD 21550

The Garrett County Department of Social Services is located in Western Maryland, approximately 180

miles west of the Baltimore –Washington area.

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This position provides case management services to children in out of home placements.  The position is to further the mission of protecting vulnerable children by striving to seek permanency in the most timely fashion and abiding by all statutory policies and regulations.

Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an appropriate behavioral science, such as: child development, sociology, social work, psychology, counseling, nursing, criminology, juvenile justice, human growth and development, human services, mental health or human resources management that includes at least 30 credit hours in human services or human development.

Experience: One year providing casework or community organizational services in a public or private social service agency.

 Notes:

 1. Possession of a Social Work Associate license from the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners can be substituted for the experience.

 2. These requirements are established by the Social Services Administration by authority provided in Human Services Article Title 4, Subtitle 2, Section (c) (1) of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The Department of Budget and Management, Office of Personnel Services and Benefits does not have the authority to accept substitutions or equivalents.

LIMITED TO APPLICANTS AVAILABLE TO WORK IN GARRETT COUNTY.

(Please be certain to check Garrett County on your application.)

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties that 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. Candidates must complete an approved training program and pass a competency test prior to permanent appointment.

2. Employees are required to meet mandatory standards for continuing education as determined by the Department of Human Resources. Employees who fail to obtain the required continuing education credits shall be subject to disciplinary action including demotion, suspension and dismissal.

3. Employees in this classification may be subject to on-call duty and may be required to provide telephone numbers at which they can be reached.

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 ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Report all experience and education that is related to this position.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. If the online application process is not available, please send your paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to:

DHR Examination Services Unit,

311 W. Saratoga Street, First Floor

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

The paper application must be received by 5 PM on the closing date for the recruitment.

Do not submit unsolicited documentation. RESUMES ARE NOT REQUIRED.

Paper applications and college transcripts (TRANSCRIPTS ONLY IF NEEDED; PLEASE SEE MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALFICATION FOR MORE INFORMATION) can also be emailed...

Email: dhr.esu@maryland.gov

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay, 1-800-925-4434.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

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