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Maryland State Agency Job Announcement
Skilled and Professional Services
EXAMINATION FOR: SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR, FAMILY SERVICES
SALARY: $43,725 - $69,999 Salary Grade 17
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
“Social Work Supervisor, Family Services,”
Announcement # “08-4514-001” to:
Department of Human Resources
Examination Services Unit
311 W Saratoga Street, Room 356
Baltimore MD 21201-3500
POSITION DUTIES: This is the is the supervisory level of professional social work providing 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 supervise lower-level social workers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To be eligible for testing for this classification, you must possess the following…
Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners under the licensing requirements for Social Workers…
This classification requires a Master’s in “Social Work” (MSW).
(A master’s degree with the specific major title of
“Social Work” is the only acceptable education qualification for this classification; master’s degrees in any other major will be disapproved.)
Experience: Three (3) years of experience providing child welfare or adult services to vulnerable children, individuals or families.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES:
1. Employees are required to be licensed as a Certified Social Worker or Certified Social Worker-Clinical by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners for a period of time specified by the Board prior to appointment to social work supervisor positions in State service. (COMAR 10.42.08.04 effective July 1, 2004.)
IF YOU POSSESS AN APPROPRIATE CURRENT LICENSE, PLEASE INCLUDE A PHOTOCOPY WITH YOUR APPLICATION.
2. 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.
NOTE:
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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THIS CLASSIFICATION:
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:
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 in your application. It is essential that you give complete and accurate information on your application.
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.
BENEFITS OFFERED TO MARYLAND STATE EMPLOYEES:
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.
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