SOCIAL WORKER I, CRIMINAL JUSTICE ***

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMission\r\nstatement: To transform young people’s lives, create safer communities,\r\nand forge more equitable systems through community-based partnerships that hold\r\nyouth accountable while building on their strengths and support systems.\r\nVision\r\nStatement: Providing pathways to success for youth and families through\r\npartnerships across Maryland.\r\n\r\nThe State of Maryland is seeking Social Work professionals to fill full performance and intermediate positions in the state as Social Worker I, Criminal Justice.\r\n\r\nNOTE: If you are a current or former employee of the US Federal Government or a current employee of Maryland State Government, you may wish to apply through the Federal Hiring Initiative (FHI). Applications received through the FHI will receive priority consideration.�\r\n\r\n\r\n Federal Hiring Initiative Social Worker postings will be open for application from 10/15/2025 to 10/29/2025.�\r\n For Federal Hiring Initiative Social Worker postings, click here.\r\n\r\n\r\n

GRADE

ASTD16\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

\r\nPositions are located throughout the State\r\nof Maryland.� The recruitment is open and continuous and never\r\ncloses.� Applications are accepted continuously and one can apply at any\r\ntime.� Therefore, the resulting eligible list will be used to fill current\r\nand future vacancies in the work locations listed above. When completing the\r\napplication, please select all locations in which you are willing to\r\nwork.�\r\n���\r\nBaltimore City Juvenile Justice Center - Baltimore City�\r\nCharles H. Hickey, Jr. School - Baltimore\r\nCounty�\r\nVictor Cullen Center - Frederick County�\r\nBackbone Mountain Youth Center - Garrett County\r\nCheltenham Youth Detention Center - Prince\r\nGeorge’s County�\r\nWestern Maryland\r\nChildren’s Center - Washington County�\r\nLower Eastern Shore Children’s Center - Wicomico County\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nJoin Us in Making a Difference at DJS!�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Maryland Department of\r\nJuvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating\r\nsafer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate\r\nindividuals for the role of Social\r\nWorker I, Criminal Justice, so come join our team and make a meaningful\r\nimpact on youth and the community at DJS!\r\n\r\n\r\nA Social Worker I, Criminal Justice is an intermediate-level professional social worker providing clinical and therapeutic social work services in behavioral health to the most clinically demanding of youth involved with the Department of Juvenile Services.\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Determined by the State Board of Social Work Examiners under the licensing requirements for Social Workers. \r\nExperience: None \r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. 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. \r\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. \r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. 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. \r\n2.Employees of the�Department of Juvenile Services must complete an approved training program in group counseling techniques. \r\n3. Employees of the�Department of Juvenile Services may be required to complete the Level I Counseling course certified by the Maryland AIDS Professional Education Center. \r\n4. Employees of the�Department of Juvenile Services are required to qualify for and successfully complete the Entry Level Training Academy operated by the Police and Correctional Training Commissions. \r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your completed application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.�Candidates will remain on the certified eligible list for one (1) year. The resulting certified eligible list from this recruitment may be used to fill similar positions of the same classification in this or other State agencies.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

\r\nThe assessment will involve a rating of your application based on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the position's requirements. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please report all relevant experience and education. For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education, as determined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service, at the time of hire.\r\nPlease complete the supplemental questionnaire, if applicable. They will be used when rating applications. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire�must�correspond to the information provided on your completed application to receive credit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact the overall rating of your completed application.\r\nIf you are a Veteran applying for this position, please submit your DD 214 Long Form with your completed application to receive proper credit.\r\n\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

\r\n\r\nThe online application process is�STRONGLY�recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, you may submit a completed paper application and supplemental questionnaire responses via email or fax to the addresses provided below. If using fax or regular mail, ensure each page includes your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number (located at the top of the posting), and the last four digits of your SS#. Paper application materials�must�be received by 5:00 PM on the closing date for the recruitment. Applications received after this time, or those with incorrect forms, will not be accepted. Postmarks will not be considered.\r\n�\r\nMaryland Department of Juvenile Services\r\nOHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit\r\n217 E. Redwood Street\r\nBaltimore, MD 21202\r\nAttn:�Jakiraman Jones, Recruitment#24-002003-0005\r\nFax number 410-333-4188\r\nTTY Users: call via Maryland Relay\r\n�\r\nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or�Application.Help@maryland.gov.\r\nShould additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Recruitment and Examination Unit at�djs.careers@maryland.gov. Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.\r\nAs an equal-opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.\r\nDJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.\r\nBilingual applicants and people with disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments.\r\nCandidates with lived experience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to apply.\r\n\r\n\r\n