Social Worker I/II, Grade 21/23
Montgomery County GovernmentAbout the role
Posting number: 2026-00369
Department: Department of Health and Human Services
Division: HHS 60 Child Welfare Services
Job classification: Social Worker II
Posting type: Internal/External Applicants
Categories: Health Services, Social Services, Community and Social Services
Summary
Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position is as follows, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience:
Social Worker I, Grade21 $70,556- $77,605
Social Worker II, Grade 23: $76,742 - $108,072
WHO WE ARE
Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.
The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County’s public health and human services that meets the needs of our community’s most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.
As a department, we believe the health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Child Welfare Services is committed to the safety, well-being, and permanency of children in Montgomery County. The agency works in collaboration with families and community partners to build, strengthen, and support stable family life. Child Welfare Services is currently recruiting for an enthusiastic, caring, knowledgeable, and experienced individual to provide clinical case management services to children and families served by the agency.
Examples of duties
This position provides social work services to children and families with child abuse/neglect issues. The primary workload will consist of a combination of the following specializations:
- Investigations
- Family preservation
- Protective services
- Screening reports of abuse/neglect
- Guardianship
- Foster care
- Adoption; and/or
- Other specialized responsibilities
Key responsibilities of this position will include, but will not be limited to:
- Providing advanced and specialized clinical social work and casework, or group work services, to clients and families of clients
- Writing reports and service agreements
- Implementing service agreements
- Liasing with professional and community resources, including hospitals and schools
- Preparing court reports and testifying
- Maintaining organized files and statistics
Driver's License: This position REQUIRES a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive a County vehicle to conduct home, school, and community visits. The role also requires the ability to lift and carry children, equipment, and supplies and to safely navigate s
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