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IntroductionAs a State agency, Maryland Office of the Public Defender\n(MOPD) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. MOPD is\ncommitted to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals without regard to\nrace, color, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, age, sexual\norientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or genetic\ninformation.\n\nAll\napplicants must be able to communicate with clients and visitors and possess\nthe ability to complete tasks in a fast-paced work environment.\nApplicants must be able to work in various positions, and travel to various\ncourtrooms and office environments throughout the state. MOPD is further\ncommitted to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for\nindividuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and\nactivities by modifying or adjusting the job application process or the job or\nwork environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known applicant or\nemployee to enable the applicant or employee be considered for the position\nthey desire; to perform the essential functions of the position in question; or\nto enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other\nsimilarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation\nimposes an undue hardship. Applicants must be able to operate a computer and\nother office equipment. Applicants must have access to a motor vehicle or be\nable to navigate public transportation. If a reasonable accommodation is\nneeded, please contact Tawanda Jackson, Human Resources Supervisor,\n410-###-#### ...@maryland.gov\nThe Office of\nthe Public Defender is seeking a social worker (LMSW) to serve as an essential\nteam member on a federal grant to improve outcomes for justice involved youth\nwith a mental illness or co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse\ndisorders (MI/CMISA) and their families in Wicomico and Somerset Counties. This\nis a grant-funded position expected to run through September, 2024. \nGRADEASTD16LOCATION OF POSITION201 Baptist Street, Salisbury, Maryland 21801\n\nMain Purpose of JobThe Grant Coordinator will be a key member of the team working to develop and implement community-based alternatives to detention for justice-involved youth in Wicomico and Somerset Counties who have a mental illness or co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse disorder. This position is funded by a grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's Juvenile Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Project (JJMHCP) and is expected to run through September 2024.\nPOSITION DUTIES\nCoordinate planning activities,\nincluding gathering data, helping to develop protocols, and completing OJJDP's\nrequired Planning and Implementation Guide.\n\n \nConduct screenings, needs\nassessments, and develop service plans for justice involved youth with\nMI/CMISA.\n \nCollaborate with OPD attorneys and\nMaple Shade treatment providers to coordinate treatment with the juvenile case.\n \nConduct outreach about the program\nand services with the juvenile court and community stakeholders.\n \nAssist with project reporting.\nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS\nEducation:\nDetermined by the State Board of Social Work Examiners under the licensing requirements for Social Workers.\n\n\nExperience: None\n\n\nNote: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces\nmilitary service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a\ncommissioned officer in Social Work classifications or Social Work specialty\ncodes in the Social Science, Psychology or Welfare fields of work on a\nyear-for-year basis for the required experience.\n\n\nDESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSCurrently\nlicensed as an LMSW.\nBackground and\nexperience in juvenile justice and/or mental health and co-occurring disorders.\nExperience\nconducting screening interviews and assessments, and developing service plans.\nStrong written\nand verbal communication skills\nDetail-oriented\nand able to meet internal and external deadlines\nLICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS1. Employees are required to be licensed as a Graduate Social Worker (on or by June 30, 2018), Master Social Worker (on or after July 1,2018, Certified Social Worker or Certified Social Worker-Clinical by the State Board of Social Work Examiners prior to appointment to a position in State service. Applicants who do not have a license may also apply pending receipt of the required license. When the license is obtained, submit a copy to the hiring department. \n2. 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. \nSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS1. Employees are required to meet mandatory standards for continuing education as determined by the hiring department. Employees who fail to obtain the required continuing education credits shall be subject to disciplinary action including demotion, suspension and dismissal. \n2.Employees of theDepartment of Juvenile Services must complete an approved training program in group counseling techniques. \n3. Employees of theDepartment of Juvenile Services may be required to complete the Level I Counseling course certified by the Maryland AIDS Professional Education Center. \n4. Employees of theDepartment of Juvenile Services are required to qualify for and successfully complete the Entry Level Training Academy operated by the Police and Correctional Training Commissions. \nSELECTION PROCESSPlease make\nsure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that\nyou meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information\nconcerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.We\nwill not consider information submitted after this date.Successful\ncandidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and\nplaced on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.\nEXAMINATION PROCESSThe examination\nwill consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to\nthe requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a\nqualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application.\nTherefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information\non your application. Report all experience and education that is related to\nthis position. Applicants selected for interview will be required to complete a\nwriting sample onsite during the interview process.\nBENEFITSContractual employees who work for an agency covered under the\nState Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current\nemployment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours\nper month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for\nthemselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be\nresponsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription\ncoverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of\nMaryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You\ncan also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment\ninsurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium\nfor these benefits.\nLeave may be granted to a\ncontractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave\naccrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours\nper calendar year.\nFURTHER INSTRUCTIONSOnline\napplications preferred. Please fax all paper applications and\nquestionnaires to (410) ###-####.\nInquiries\nregarding applications and submitting paper applications can be directed to:\nOffice of the Public Defender, Human Resources Division, 6 Saint Paul Street,\nSuite 1304, Baltimore, MD 21202; or by calling (410) ###-####, toll free:\n877-###-####; TTY users call Maryland Relay Service 800-###-####.\nPlease be sure\nto include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement\nnumber on any documentation to ensure timely processing. A paper copy of the MD\nState application form and questionnaire can be downloaded from the link below.\nAs an equal\nopportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and\npromoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. People with\ndisabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.We thank\nour Veterans for their service to our country.\n