FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER I- Contractual

This is a part-time contractual position with the Department of Human Services, Charles County Department of Social Services.

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Department of Human Services

Charles County Department of Social Services

200 Kent Avenue

La Plata MD  20646

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: One year of experience providing support services to children or adults through teaching and demonstrating practical living skills in order to promote and maintain independent living or assist in preserving the family structure.

Notes:

1. Experience as defined above or in child or adult care giving may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

2. Nine college credits from an accredited college or university in a human service program or human development program such as child development, sociology, social work, psychology, counseling, nursing, criminology, juvenile justice, human growth and development, human services, or mental health may be substituted for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Social Services classifications or Social Services specialty codes in the Social Science, Psychology, and Welfare field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

1. Employees appointed to positions 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.

2. Some positions in this classification may be assigned duties that require the incumbent to acquire and maintain a license as a Certified Nursing Assistant or a Geriatric Nursing Assistant from the Maryland Board of Nursing at 4201 Patterson Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21215. Information may be obtained at www.mbon.org/main.php. Obtaining this license within a specified time may be a condition of appointment or probation for these types of positions.

1. Family Support Workers who are working with families with dependent children must successfully complete an approved entry-level training program before being granted permanent status.

2. Employees appointed to positions in this classification may be required to have access to and use their personal automobile in order to transport clients. Verification of appropriate vehicle insurance, which shall include coverage for transporting clients, must be provided. Standard mileage allowance will be paid for the use of a privately owned vehicle.

 Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. It is important that you report all related education and experience that is relevant to this recruitment qualifications. All information concerning your qualifications, including a copy of your diploma or transcripts must be provided if selected for an interview. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list. The resulting list may be used for future vacancies with this agency or other state agencies.

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Department of Human Services at 301-392-6620.

College transcripts are not required for the review of your application and do not need to be forwarded; clearly indicate your college degree and major on our application.  If you are selected for an interview, you will be required to provide an official transcript.  All foreign education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide a foreign school evaluation if selected for an interview.

Online applications are highly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted to: Charles County Department of Social Services, Office of Human Resources, 200 Kent Avenue, LaPlata, MD  20646.  The paper application must be received by 5 p.m., close of business, on the losing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.  Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

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.

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