## Introduction **This is a statewide recruitment for the Department of Human Services (DHS). The posting is open and continuous; we accept applications for this classification year round.** The resulting eligible lists will be used to fill current and future Casework Specialist vacancies within DHS and its offices, located in each of Maryland's counties and in Baltimore City. Applicants should indicate on their applications all counties (or Baltimore City) where they are willing to accept employment for this classification. **A master's degree with the specific major title of "Social Work" (MSW) is the only acceptable education qualification for this classification.** You must possess an MSW, or be within six months of receiving one, to meet minimum qualifications for this classification; there are no substitutions. Please clearly indicate your college education information on your application. ## GRADE 14 ## LOCATION OF POSITION **STATEWIDE** Applicants should indicate on their applications all counties (or Baltimore City) where they are willing to accept employment for this classification. As positions become available, our Local Departments of Social Services will consider approved candidates from the eligible list. ## POSITION DUTIES This is the provisional level of professional social work used for social workers that have not yet become licensed in Maryland. Employees provide preventive or protective services to vulnerable adults, children or families. Cases involve suspected child or adult abuse or neglect, out of home placement, guardianship or emergency protective orders, adoption or adult case management. Employees in this classification do not supervise. ## MINIMUM EDUCATION OR GENERAL REQUIREMENTS **EDUCATION**: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners under the licensing requirements for Social Workers. **EXPERIENCE**: None. **NOTE**: These requirements are established by the Social Services Administration by authority provided in Human Services Article, Title 4, Subtitle 2, Section 204(c)(1) of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The Department of Budget and Management, Office of Personnel Services and Benefits and the Department of Human Resources, Examination Services Unit do not have authority to accept substitutions or equivalents. ## LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS 1. Employees are also required to obtain a license as a Graduate Social Worker (on or before June 30, 2018), Master Social Worker (on or after July 1, 2018), Certified Social Worker or Certified Social Worker-Clinical from the State Board of Social Work Examiners by the end of two years of continuous employment with the hiring department. 2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which 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. ## SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Employees who have not already done so must complete an approved training program and pass a competency test before being granted permanent employment status. 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 required to provide the employer with a telephone number at which they can be reached. ## SELECTION PROCESS Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best-Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for twelve months. This list will be used by hiring agencies to select employees as positions become available. ## BENEFITS **STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS** ## FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, 311 W. Saratoga Street, Room 137, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. All mailed documents must include the applicant's name and the job number and must be received by 5 PM on the closing date. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application. If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please email requested information only to @maryland.gov. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please call 410- - . TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. *Department:* Department of Human Services *Date Opened:* 2/27/2017 1:12:00 PM *Filing Deadline:* Open/Continuous *Salary:* $41,875.00 - $53,980/year with potential growth to $66,411.00/year *HR Analyst:* Cynthia McMillian *Work Location:* Allegany Anne Arundel Baltimore City Baltimore County Calvert Caroline Carroll Cecil Charles Dorchester Frederick Garrett Harford Howard Kent Montgomery Prince George's Queen Anne's Somerset St. Mary's Talbot Washington County Wicomico Worcester