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Human Services Associate (Specialist Officer I) - non-merit
Government Jobs, Towson, Maryland, United States, 21204
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Baltimore County $22.99 - $32.38 Hourly Towson, MD NON-MERIT NM.142 06-2023 HHS/COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week Non-Merit vacancies exist in Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Community Based Services, Homeless Services Program. Non-Merit positions are unclassified, funded positions within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan. This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies occurring in this classification may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. All interested candidates must apply at this time. List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications. Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time. You MUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. Examples Of Duties
Under close supervision of the Homeless Prevention Program Supervisor, determines eligibility of clients for various Homeless Services programs, services, and resources in areas such as public or mental health, social services, and aging; and assists other professionals with screening, referral and case management. Interviews clients, assesses needs to eligibility for services according to established guidelines. Explains program policies and procedures to clients. Assists clients and others in obtaining needed supportive information as required and contacts other agencies to verify information, community services and resources. Assists in referring clients to Homeless prevention programs and financial assistance. Initiates procedures to refer, grant, modify, deny or terminate client's participation in program. Makes home visits and provides case management services. Works with landlords to address rental history, arrearages, and rehousing efforts as needed. Maintains detailed records of cases in HMIS. Emergency Operations: Participates as needed in the agency's mandated obligation to provide mass case and shelter under the direction of the County or State Emergency Operations Center. Performs other related duties. Example of Other duties: Works with professionals in program to assist with Agency campaigns and programs. Assists with data collection, entry, management, and analysis. Transports clients. Performs other related duties as required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level): Basic knowledge of interviewing techniques. Ability to obtain information from clients and to compile information into case records. Ability to communicate orally. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to understand federal, state, and local regulations, program policies and procedures, to apply them to specific situations, and to compute the amounts of grants to clients. Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records and to prepare summary reports. Ability to use a computer to enter, update, or retrieve information. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance): Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, policies and procedures relating to assigned programs. Knowledge of community services and resources and other agency programs for referral. Knowledge of county and departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to the performance of duties. Skill in obtaining information from clients and applying program requirements to determine eligibility. Skill in maintaining accurate records and preparing summary reports. Ability to assist human services professionals with case management. Ability to perform basic assessment of client needs for referral purposes. Ability to recognize clients in crisis and take appropriate action. Ability to maintain client confidentiality. Qualifications
Required Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate in Arts degree in a social or behavioral science. (Experience in individual, group, or family counseling or intake and referral work may be substitutes on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required education.) Licenses and Certificates Some positions within this classification may require possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license at the time of appointment. Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. Proof of Degree Equivalency Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. Mail or deliver documents to: ATTN: Human Services Associate - Non-Merit Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government 308 Allegheny Ave. Towson, MD 21204 You MUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. Conditions Of Employment
Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very few exceptions. Physical and Environmental Conditions This is a non-merit, unclassified, grant-funded position. This position is essentially sedentary with occasional walking, lifting, or other limited physical activities. Position may require traveling between work sites. Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks. Employment Benefits For Non-Merit Or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees
Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise. Equal Opportunity Employer Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants. Smoke free workplace All Baltimore County offices are smoke free. Drug free workplace Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination. Employee Assistance Program Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life. Health Insurance In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week. Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include: Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance. Flexible Spending Accounts Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs. Life Insurance In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week. Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000. Retirement Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions. Paid Leave Sick Leave Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement. Vacation Leave Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally. Holidays Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or
Baltimore County $22.99 - $32.38 Hourly Towson, MD NON-MERIT NM.142 06-2023 HHS/COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week Non-Merit vacancies exist in Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Community Based Services, Homeless Services Program. Non-Merit positions are unclassified, funded positions within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan. This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies occurring in this classification may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. All interested candidates must apply at this time. List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications. Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time. You MUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. Examples Of Duties
Under close supervision of the Homeless Prevention Program Supervisor, determines eligibility of clients for various Homeless Services programs, services, and resources in areas such as public or mental health, social services, and aging; and assists other professionals with screening, referral and case management. Interviews clients, assesses needs to eligibility for services according to established guidelines. Explains program policies and procedures to clients. Assists clients and others in obtaining needed supportive information as required and contacts other agencies to verify information, community services and resources. Assists in referring clients to Homeless prevention programs and financial assistance. Initiates procedures to refer, grant, modify, deny or terminate client's participation in program. Makes home visits and provides case management services. Works with landlords to address rental history, arrearages, and rehousing efforts as needed. Maintains detailed records of cases in HMIS. Emergency Operations: Participates as needed in the agency's mandated obligation to provide mass case and shelter under the direction of the County or State Emergency Operations Center. Performs other related duties. Example of Other duties: Works with professionals in program to assist with Agency campaigns and programs. Assists with data collection, entry, management, and analysis. Transports clients. Performs other related duties as required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level): Basic knowledge of interviewing techniques. Ability to obtain information from clients and to compile information into case records. Ability to communicate orally. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to understand federal, state, and local regulations, program policies and procedures, to apply them to specific situations, and to compute the amounts of grants to clients. Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records and to prepare summary reports. Ability to use a computer to enter, update, or retrieve information. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance): Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, policies and procedures relating to assigned programs. Knowledge of community services and resources and other agency programs for referral. Knowledge of county and departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to the performance of duties. Skill in obtaining information from clients and applying program requirements to determine eligibility. Skill in maintaining accurate records and preparing summary reports. Ability to assist human services professionals with case management. Ability to perform basic assessment of client needs for referral purposes. Ability to recognize clients in crisis and take appropriate action. Ability to maintain client confidentiality. Qualifications
Required Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate in Arts degree in a social or behavioral science. (Experience in individual, group, or family counseling or intake and referral work may be substitutes on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required education.) Licenses and Certificates Some positions within this classification may require possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license at the time of appointment. Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. Proof of Degree Equivalency Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. Mail or deliver documents to: ATTN: Human Services Associate - Non-Merit Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government 308 Allegheny Ave. Towson, MD 21204 You MUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. Conditions Of Employment
Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very few exceptions. Physical and Environmental Conditions This is a non-merit, unclassified, grant-funded position. This position is essentially sedentary with occasional walking, lifting, or other limited physical activities. Position may require traveling between work sites. Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks. Employment Benefits For Non-Merit Or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees
Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise. Equal Opportunity Employer Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants. Smoke free workplace All Baltimore County offices are smoke free. Drug free workplace Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination. Employee Assistance Program Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life. Health Insurance In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week. Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include: Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance. Flexible Spending Accounts Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs. Life Insurance In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week. Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000. Retirement Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions. Paid Leave Sick Leave Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement. Vacation Leave Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally. Holidays Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or