Maryland State Agency Job Announcement

Skilled and Professional Services

Department of Human Resources

Family Services Caseworker I

EXAMINATION: FAMILY SERVICES CASEWORKER I 

SALARY:   $34,113- $53,944  Salary Grade 13

CLOSING DATE:  OPEN AND CONTINUOUS
(Applications submitted for the examination for this classification are accepted year round. Approved candidates will be placed on an eligible list used to fill any possible current or future vacancies in the Local Departments of Social Services.)

HOW TO APPLY: Mail a State application (MS-100) titled
“Family Services Caseworker I, Announcement # 08-4508-001” to:

    Department of Human Resources
    Examination Services Unit
    311 W Saratoga Street, Room 356
    Baltimore MD  21201-3500

POSITION DUTIES: This is the intermediate level of work providing direct services to individuals or families who are troubled.  These services, provided by local departments of social services, are designed to sustain and improve the social, health, economic, behavioral and emotional functioning of customers.  Employees in this classification do not supervise. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To be eligible for testing for this classification, you must possess the following… 

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” (“Human Resources Management” must include at least 30 credit hours in human services or human development.) 
Candidates who possess a bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science other than the specific majors listed above (“Criminal Justice,” for example) should submit a legible copy of their college transcript (student copy acceptable) along with their application.

Experience: One (1) 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. Please include a photocopy of your license with your application.

2.  These requirements are established by the Social Services Administration by authority provided in Section 1 of Article 88A 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 the authority to accept substitutions or equivalents.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES:

Employees in these classifications 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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THESE CLASSIFICATIONS:

1. Candidates 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 these classifications may be required to provide the employer with a telephone number at which they can be reached.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the employment list categorized as Best Qualified.  Candidates shall be certified to the employment list for a period of one year.  This list will be used by hiring agencies to select employees.

EXAMINATION:  

No written examination is required.  You will be rated on the basis of the information contained on your application.  It is essential that you give complete and accurate information on your application.

Issued:  7/08/SW/4508

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS:

Applications: Applications may be obtained by visiting our website at: www.dhr.state.md.us; by writing to DHR/Exam Services Unit, 311 W Saratoga Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201; by visiting 311 W Saratoga Street, First Floor, Baltimore, Maryland; or by calling 410-767-7414, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347; TTY users call Maryland Relay Service, 1-800-925-4434.
 
Your application is part of the examination process. Answer each question fully and clearly. Photocopies are acceptable provided there is an original signature and copied on standard paper (8 ½" x 11"). A receipt will be mailed if a self-addressed stamped envelope is attached.

Qualifications: You must possess the minimum qualifications before you may be selected for a State job. Verification will be completed by the appointing authority. If you are scheduled to complete an educational or licensing requirement within six months of the examination, you may participate in the examination process. Permanent State employees may also complete necessary experience requirements within six months of the date of an examination. Credit is given for relevant part-time, temporary or volunteer experience based on the number of hours worked per week. You must include on your application the time you spent in such activity. You must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.

Eligibility: Applicants will be notified when and where to appear for written, oral or demonstration examinations. Some examinations may consist of an evaluation of relevant training and experience. If further information is needed, notice will be sent to the candidate. Candidates who do not meet the minimum qualifications for the classification for which they apply, will not receive a ranking and their name will not appear on the eligible list.

Medical/Health Insurance Plans:

PPO Plans

• CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO
• MLH-Eagle (MAMSI)

POS Plans

• CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield MPOS
• M.D. IPA Preferred
• Aetna QPOS

HMO Plans

• CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Blue Choice
• Optimum Choice (MAMSI)
• Kaiser Permanente

Prescription Plan

Dental Plans:

• United Concordia DPPO
• United Concordia DHMO
• Dental Benefit Providers DHMO

Term Life Insurance Plan

Personal Accidental Death and Dismemberment Plan

Long Term Care Plan

Each medical plan includes vision coverage.

Flexible Spending Accounts:

• Health Care Spending Accounts
• Daycare Spending Accounts

State Retirement and Pension System

• Employees are vested in the pension system after five years of employment

Tax-deferred supplemental retirement savings plans:

• 457
• 403(b)
• 401(k)
• 401(a) match plan

SECU Credit Union

Direct Deposit

Savings Bonds

Maryland Prepaid College Savings Plans

Paid Holidays: 11-12 per year

Annual Leave

• Up to five years of State service, 10 days earned per year
• Five to 10 years of State service, 15 days earned per year
• 10-20 years of State service, 20 days earned per year
• 20+ years of State service, 25 earned per year
• Employees may carry over up to 10 weeks of annual leave per year

Personal Leave: Six days per year

Sick Leave: 15 days per year, unlimited accruement

Compensatory Leave

Military Leave

Leave Bank and Employee-to-Employee Leave Donations

Employee Assistance Program

Flextime and Teleworking opportunities for some positions

* Please note that the benefit information provided pertains to full-time, permanent employees. All benefits apply to part-time employees who work at least 50%, although leave is prorated based on number of hours worked. Contractual employees may enjoy some of these benefits.