Senior Social Worker

The Embrace Initiative at the University of Maryland, Baltimore has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Social Worker. The Senior Social worker will work with our Kinship Navigator program. This position works directly with the Department of Social Services (BCDSS), under the auspices of the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), manages and provides various social services programs in Baltimore City. These programs provide a safety net to the City's most vulnerable citizens and include the distribution of federal benefits (i.e., Temporary Cash Assistance or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), Child and Adult Protection, Family Preservation, Foster Care and Adult Guardianship. Through these programs and others, BCDSS works with urgency to assist and empower people in economic need, to provide prevention services, and to protect vulnerable children and adults.  

The mission of The Embrace Initiative is to collaborate with community to create a world that is safe, just, and equitable. We accomplish our mission through partnerships between grassroots, non-profits, city agencies, and institutes of higher education by engaging in accessing resources, removing barriers, making connections, and transforming systems. This is a full-time, regular position.

Benefits Information
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job). 

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

Primary Duties

• Senior Social Worker works under the supervision of a Social Worker (LCSW-C) and apply theories, knowledge, procedures, methods, and/or ethics derived from a formal educational program in social work to restore or enhance social functioning of individuals, couples, families, groups, organizations or communities through assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, and advocacy. With the client as a participant, Senior Social Worker uses individualized plans to provide social services and assistance to improve the individual’s well-being. May have responsibility for program elements.
• Assess risk by screening and interviewing clients. Identify and construct service plans that best meet the client’s needs and determine best resources available.
• Develop plans by identifying programs and services available for a variety of client issues dealing with challenges, change, and crisis. May have responsibility for program elements.
• Maintain case history records and document client(s) progress. May perform chart reviews and generate notes on evaluations, therapy sessions, reports and other accountability measures.
• Counsel individuals, groups, families, or communities regarding issues including mental health, poverty, unemployment, substance abuse, physical abuse, rehabilitation, social adjustment, childcare, and/or medical care in accordance with licensure.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to others preparing for use of resources.
• Supervise other social workers, interns, students, or employees in accordance with licensure.
• Assist in development of policies, protocols, or procedures as requested.
• May review and provide submission of authorized documentation for reimbursement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Master's Degree in Social Work.
Experience: One (1) year related social worker experience with licensure as either LMSW, LCSW or LCSW-C in related area of treatment including responsibility for training, work coordination, and monitoring the work of others.
Preferred Supervisory Experience: Supervisory experience is preferred.
Certification/Licensure: State of Maryland licensure as a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C).
Other: No substitution of experience for minimum education requirement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Hiring Range: $76,000 - $85,000, commensurate with education and experience.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.   

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact leave_and_accom@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.