Social Worker III (Services to End and Prevent Homelessness), Grade 24, Department of Health and Human Services, Silver Spring, MD
Department of Health and Human Services -
Silver Spring, MD,
US
Social Worker III (Services to End and Prevent Homelessness), Grade 24
Date Posted: 2024-06-15
Job description
Job Description
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, DC 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 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.
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.
About the Position:
This recruitment will establish an eligible list to fill current vacancies.
This recruitment is for multiple Social Worker III positions within the Department of Health and Human Services, Services to End and Prevent Homelessness (SEPH) division. Positions may be Full-Time, Part-time, and/or Grant Funded. Social Worker III will provide complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments of low-income individuals and families experiencing a housing emergency and work with those households to develop a comprehensive person-centered service plan focused on increasing self-sufficiency and overcoming barriers to stable housing and independence.
We have opportunities in the following areas within SEPH:
Please include on your resume which Unit Name and number below to which you are interested in applying.
1. Intake and Prevention position: Provide guidance to staff in the absence of the supervisor, monitor the lobby and triage area, timely resolution of customer issues, review and approve requests for emergency financial assistance. Complete psychosocial assessments of residents experiencing a housing emergency and develop comprehensive person-centered service plans. Identify resources and services needed to prevent homelessness. Provide short-term crisis intervention and on-going prevention case management services to help stabilize housing for at-risk households. Screen families presenting as homeless for diversion services and as needed, link to Homeless Services for further assessment and intervention. Provide short-term diversion case management services to rapidly exit households to permanent housing.Conduct home and community visits as needed.Act as back-up Intake and Assessment worker. Participate in case reviews, unit meetings and interdisciplinary teams both within and outside of the department to plan and coordinate service delivery.Enter client information into County and State data systems. Provide extended hours coverage on a rotating basis.
2. Homeless Services for Families Unit position -one Full Time and one Part Time position available: Provide housing-focused crisis intervention and case management services to families in overflow shelter and in the community. Employ best practices including Housing First, harm reduction and motivational interviewing. Assess for vulnerability by completing housing and services assessment tools including the Family VI-SPDAT, Full SPDAT, and Acuity Scale for all households. Complete psychosocial assessments and develop comprehensive person-centered service plans to support families in rapidly exiting to permanent housing. Consult with other professionals in and outside county government to coordinate referrals and linkages to necessary resources and services related to housing stability such as employment services, financial literacy and credit repair programs, childcare, parenting, mental health and / or substance abuse services, and medical services when appropriate. Participate in Family Coordinated Entry System meetings. Conduct regular home and community visits. Participate in case reviews, unit and interdisciplinary team meetings both within and outside of the department to plan and coordinate service delivery. Maintain client records in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and County eICM databases.
3. Rapid Rehousing Unit - Driver's License required: Provide clinical case management to families and individuals who are currently homeless and have been referred to the Rapid Re-housing Program which will assist. Program will assist the household to obtain and maintain permanent housing with appropriate financial and other supports within program guidelines. Conducts a comprehensive assessment to develop an individualized housing plan with each participant detailing the services, resources and responsibilities required to stabilize the household in permanent housing. Develops and cultivates landlord and property management relationships to identify and secure housing units. Is available to landlords to support the household in maintaining stability. Consults with other professionals in and outside county government to coordinate referrals and linkages to necessary resources and services related to housing stability such as employment services, financial literacy and credit repair programs, childcare, parenting, mental health and / or substance abuse services, and medical services when appropriate. Conducts home and field visits, monitors household budget, inspects unit for sanitary and safe conditions, and provides housing advocacy with landlords. Maintains client records in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), County eICM database, and in case record files which documents household eligibility, rental subsidy, and program outcomes.
Bilingual applicants in the Spanish/English, Amharic/English, French/English, Vietnamese/English, Chinese/English and Korean/English languages are encouraged to apply. If the candidate selected for this position possesses multilingual skills, they will be required to successfully pass an examination assessing oral communication, reading comprehension, and interpreting skills. For Advanced proficiency, the candidate must also pass an examination requiring translating text from the applicable language to English and vice versa and written communication.
Selected candidates will be required to successfully complete a medical exam and drug screening.
Additional Employment Information
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 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 a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to ...@montgomerycountymd.gov . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please 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 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 Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview.
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 at19A-12 of the County Code . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from theEthics Commissionwebsite.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited college or university that meets the criteria of 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.
Drivers License: 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
There is no Preferred Criteria. All applicants will be reviewed by OHR for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be rated Qualified, placed on the Eligible List, and may be considered for an interview.
Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:
Minimum Salary 72223
Maximum Salary 115635
Currency USD
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, DC 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 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.
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.
About the Position:
This recruitment will establish an eligible list to fill current vacancies.
This recruitment is for multiple Social Worker III positions within the Department of Health and Human Services, Services to End and Prevent Homelessness (SEPH) division. Positions may be Full-Time, Part-time, and/or Grant Funded. Social Worker III will provide complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments of low-income individuals and families experiencing a housing emergency and work with those households to develop a comprehensive person-centered service plan focused on increasing self-sufficiency and overcoming barriers to stable housing and independence.
We have opportunities in the following areas within SEPH:
Please include on your resume which Unit Name and number below to which you are interested in applying.
1. Intake and Prevention position: Provide guidance to staff in the absence of the supervisor, monitor the lobby and triage area, timely resolution of customer issues, review and approve requests for emergency financial assistance. Complete psychosocial assessments of residents experiencing a housing emergency and develop comprehensive person-centered service plans. Identify resources and services needed to prevent homelessness. Provide short-term crisis intervention and on-going prevention case management services to help stabilize housing for at-risk households. Screen families presenting as homeless for diversion services and as needed, link to Homeless Services for further assessment and intervention. Provide short-term diversion case management services to rapidly exit households to permanent housing.Conduct home and community visits as needed.Act as back-up Intake and Assessment worker. Participate in case reviews, unit meetings and interdisciplinary teams both within and outside of the department to plan and coordinate service delivery.Enter client information into County and State data systems. Provide extended hours coverage on a rotating basis.
2. Homeless Services for Families Unit position -one Full Time and one Part Time position available: Provide housing-focused crisis intervention and case management services to families in overflow shelter and in the community. Employ best practices including Housing First, harm reduction and motivational interviewing. Assess for vulnerability by completing housing and services assessment tools including the Family VI-SPDAT, Full SPDAT, and Acuity Scale for all households. Complete psychosocial assessments and develop comprehensive person-centered service plans to support families in rapidly exiting to permanent housing. Consult with other professionals in and outside county government to coordinate referrals and linkages to necessary resources and services related to housing stability such as employment services, financial literacy and credit repair programs, childcare, parenting, mental health and / or substance abuse services, and medical services when appropriate. Participate in Family Coordinated Entry System meetings. Conduct regular home and community visits. Participate in case reviews, unit and interdisciplinary team meetings both within and outside of the department to plan and coordinate service delivery. Maintain client records in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and County eICM databases.
3. Rapid Rehousing Unit - Driver's License required: Provide clinical case management to families and individuals who are currently homeless and have been referred to the Rapid Re-housing Program which will assist. Program will assist the household to obtain and maintain permanent housing with appropriate financial and other supports within program guidelines. Conducts a comprehensive assessment to develop an individualized housing plan with each participant detailing the services, resources and responsibilities required to stabilize the household in permanent housing. Develops and cultivates landlord and property management relationships to identify and secure housing units. Is available to landlords to support the household in maintaining stability. Consults with other professionals in and outside county government to coordinate referrals and linkages to necessary resources and services related to housing stability such as employment services, financial literacy and credit repair programs, childcare, parenting, mental health and / or substance abuse services, and medical services when appropriate. Conducts home and field visits, monitors household budget, inspects unit for sanitary and safe conditions, and provides housing advocacy with landlords. Maintains client records in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), County eICM database, and in case record files which documents household eligibility, rental subsidy, and program outcomes.
Bilingual applicants in the Spanish/English, Amharic/English, French/English, Vietnamese/English, Chinese/English and Korean/English languages are encouraged to apply. If the candidate selected for this position possesses multilingual skills, they will be required to successfully pass an examination assessing oral communication, reading comprehension, and interpreting skills. For Advanced proficiency, the candidate must also pass an examination requiring translating text from the applicable language to English and vice versa and written communication.
Selected candidates will be required to successfully complete a medical exam and drug screening.
Additional Employment Information
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 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 a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to ...@montgomerycountymd.gov . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please 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 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 Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview.
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 at19A-12 of the County Code . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from theEthics Commissionwebsite.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited college or university that meets the criteria of 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.
Drivers License: 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
There is no Preferred Criteria. All applicants will be reviewed by OHR for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be rated Qualified, placed on the Eligible List, and may be considered for an interview.
Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:
- Experience providing clinical social work services including comprehensive psychosocial assessments, service planning and case management.
- Experience working with homeless, formerly homeless and/or at-risk households.
- Knowledge, experience, and skill to develop empathetic Social Worker-client clinical relationships.
- Knowledge of community resources for low-income households.
- Experience and proficiency working with Microsoft Office and case management database systems.
- Three years of experience rendering services to homeless or low-income population.
Minimum Salary 72223
Maximum Salary 115635
Currency USD