Salary Range: $58,931.00 - $76,893.00 Annually
Starting Pay: $58,931.00 Annually
Our Benefits
The city offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits
Get to Know Us
Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits plans. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team!
Job Summary:
A Human Services Worker II assigns and reviews the work of human services personnel and performs case management, community liaison, complaint and problem resolution, information and referral work related to City, State and private institution services in a City neighborhood. The work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.
Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek, although, on occasion, evening and weekend hours and shift work may be required. Work may be performed in an office under normal working conditions and in undesirable neighborhoods under poor working conditions involving unsanitary conditions, irate citizens and the extremes of weather. The work requires minimum physical exertion.
Minimum Qualifications:
On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:
Education: Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
AND
Experience: Have two years of experience in performing community service work and working with community organizations.
OR
Equivalency Notes: Have a high school diploma or GED certification and five years’ experience in performing community service work, including four years working with community organizations; or have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: N/A.
*APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Knowledge of the function of community services and agencies.
Knowledge of community needs and available resources.
Knowledge of the concepts of community development.
Knowledge of community services and organizations.
Skill, in certain designated positions, in speaking, translating, reading and writing a non-English language utilizing specific established rules pertaining to such factors as spelling in letters or characters in a non-Latin-based alphabet or writing system, word meanings, sentence structure, grammar, pronunciation, punctuation and other related language mechanics.
Ability to interpret and explain Baltimore City and State laws, ordinances and regulations regarding sanitation, housing, public health and related social services to the general public.
Ability to gather and retain information about the range of services offered by City and State agencies and private institutions and charities.
Ability to disseminate information and to explain City, State and private institutional services and programs to individuals, business and community groups.
Ability to advocate for others and to persuade others to advocate on their behalf.
Ability to coordinate responses and work efforts from multiple agencies, institutions and community resources organizations.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to deal with emergency situations with calm, tact and dispatch.
Ability to conduct and process multiple assignments simultaneously.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of varied backgrounds, including neighborhood residents and their families, government personnel, and community, institutional and private charities personnel.
Ability to maintain records and document information.
Ability to motivate others to help themselves.
Background Check
Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.
Probation
All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.
Eligibility
Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.
Education Accreditation
Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.
Selection Process
All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.
Examination Process
Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.
The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
NOTE: Some positions in this class may require, in addition to fluency in English, fluency in reading, writing, speaking and translating English into a non-English language.
Your Recruiter: Maya McEachern
If you have any questions, please contact Maya McEachern HR Specialist II via email at Maya.mceachern@baltimorecity.gov.
Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.
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