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The Prince George's County Government Department of Health is seeking qualified applicants to fill a Social Worker I/II position, grade A18/21, in the Health and Wellness Division.
About the Position
This is a full performance level Professional Social Worker who provides Social Work Services to chronically ill and elderly residents. The Social Worker in this position conducts home visits to identify services for individuals who are at risk of Nursing Home Placement. Population served are infants, youth, adults and seniors.
About the Agency
The Prince George's County Health Department's (PGCHD) vision is that all Prince Georgians are their healthiest at every age and every stage. Their mission is to lead, engage, and empower our community to work collaboratively towards disease prevention, health equity, and total well-being. The PGCHD works to protect and support the public’s health through numerous services that range from restaurant inspections and disease tracking to care coordination and health promotion. The department is composed of four divisions: Behavioral Health Services, Environmental Health and Disease Control, Family Health Services, and Health and Wellness, supported by the Office of Administration, Office of Human Resources and the Office of the Health Officer. The mandate of the department has been, and will remain, broad. This plan emphasizes improving core functions and operations, including protecting the public from health threats, implementing strategies to support healthy living, and maintaining a focus on vulnerable populations, while developing efficient internal processes to support these activities.
Examples of Work
- Provides direct social work services by obtaining pertinent information from clients and family members, to assess socio - economic, emotional and health problems.
- Document client’s assessment, treatment/intervention and progress in agency medical records in accordance with Health Department, State and Federal guidelines.
- Establish a Person- Centered Plan of Care, recommend services and provide resources to clients and family members.
- Confers with health professionals, Supports Planners, family members and other designated individuals on the care needs of clients.
- Complete weekly/monthly reports.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, from an accredited college or university or equivalent program as determined by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners.
- License to practice as a Social Worker in the state of Maryland: LCSW, LMSW, LCSW-C.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of two years conducting home visits and identifying services.
- Proven experience and desire to work in a team-oriented, fast paced and professional environment
- Must be organized, flexible and able to effectively prioritize in a multi-demand and consistently changing environment.
EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION WHICH CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Additional Information
Job Location: 9314 Piscataway Road, Clinton, MD 20735
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Upon selection, the candidate must:
- License to practice as a Social Worker in the state of Maryland: LCSW, LMSW, LCSW-C.
- Possession of a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.
- Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
- Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
- Participate as an "Essential" employee in the department's snow and ice control program and other emergency or special activities as assigned.
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace