Salary
Pay Schedule I, Grade 25, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week
Vacancies exist in the Department of Aging.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
All interested transfer and promotional 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 general supervision, provides case management to older adults who reside in Baltimore County.
- Interviews clients to establish case history or reviews case histories of referrals in order to assess needs.
- Schedules an appointment for a home visit or office visit.
- Discusses possible resources or interventions with clients to address the situation and jointly create an action plan.
- Assists clients in applying for benefits.
- Arranges and monitors services for the grant-funded clients to include but not limited to personal care services, medication supplies, adult day services, etc.
- Intervenes in individual client crisis situations to include utility turn offs, evictions, lack of fund for medication or food, etc.
- Maintains client records in electronic format via WellSky.
- Conducts educational, community relations, prevention, and outreach programs.
- Attends meetings and training sessions.
- Maintains expertise in the field of aging, resources for older adults, and public benefits.
Performs other duties as assigned.
(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)- Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in a social or behavioral science.
(Experience as described in essential duties may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education.)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Knowledge of theories and principles of aging.
- Basic knowledge of community, human, and social services assistance programs.
- Writing skill necessary to complete forms, case histories, and reports.
- Good interpersonal skills and active listening skills.
- Ability to conduct individual diagnostic/assessment interviews and to formulate a basic plan of care.
- Ability to make appropriate referrals.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with others.
- Ability to appropriately handle hostile individuals and those experiencing a crisis.
- Ability to enter and maintain client information in electronic records.
- Ability to make public presentations.
- Ability to interpret Federal, State, and local regulations, procedures, and guidelines for human services professionals.
- Ability to read and understand professional journals and other publications.
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 education beyond high school to meet the required qualifications for this job. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Proof of licenses, certifications, and 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. (www.WES.org)
Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Human Services Associate (Community Outreach Specialist)
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.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.- Conditions of Employment
New employees are strongly encouraged to get COVID-19 vaccination.
This position requires satisfactory completion of County sponsored CPR and First Aid training.
These positions must maintain licenses and certifications throughout employment.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
These positions are essentially sedentary with occasional walking, lifting, or other restricted physical activities. Positions may require traveling between work sites.
Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination and drug screen and an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.
- Agency
- Baltimore County
- Address
- 308 Allegheny Avenue
Towson, Maryland, 21204
- Phone
- 410-887-3135