Social Services Aide - In-Home Aide (Adult Services) - Non-Merit

Salary : $18.91 - $28.45 Hourly

Location : Various locations throughout Baltimore County, MD

Job Type : NON-MERIT

Job Number : NM.102 08-25

Department : HHS / ADULT SERVICES

Opening Date : 10 / 03 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

Regular Schedule : 34 hours per week

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Bureau of Adult Services, Department of Health and Human Services.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes i n 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 proof of education, transcript(s) and license(s) / certifications to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

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

Definition of Responsibility

This position provides direct therapeutic aide / chore / personal care services in the In-Home Aide Services (IHAS) program. IHAS provides services to disabled / vulnerable adults, children, and families who may be at risk for abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Staff in the program provide in-home (chore / personal care / therapeutic aide / respite) services in order to prevent or reduce the length of institutionalization; prevent or reduce the length of out-of-home placement for children prevent or remedy abuse, neglect or exploitation; and promote self-sufficiency. The parent aide uses therapeutic skills to enable clients and change behavior in order to improve their own care or prevent abuse / neglect of children in their care. The therapeutic aide working with the hoarding initiative provides intensive support to assist the client in achieving success in their treatment plan.

Examples of Essential Job Duties

• Provides personal care and respite services to eligible clients unable to perform activities of daily living in order to maintain proper hygiene and quality of life in their home by using learned skills and following the care plan developed by the nurse and team.
• Performs homemaking tasks such as laundry, change bed linens, shop for food, and prepare light meals.
• Performs light housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming and mopping floors.
• Prepares monthly written reports for supervisor and case manager on client's progress, changes in condition and environment, and hours and type of services provided in order to monitor effectiveness of service, and document services provided by using observational and trained skills.
• Participates in training, staff development, mandatory meetings, skill updates, and keeps informed of recent changes to update / enhance skills and improve job performance by selecting appropriate trainings.
• Transports individuals to medical or community services.

Examples of Other Duties

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 high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.

This position requires a valid license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license at the time of application.

This position requires a valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) certification.

You must attach proof of education, transcript(s) and license(s) / certifications to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

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

License and Certification

This position requires a valid driver's license at the time of application.

This position requires a valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) certification.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.

Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace

All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace

Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Employee Assistance Program

Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance

In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include :

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and / or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance

In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional / Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement

Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave

Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.

Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.

Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.

Bereavement Leave

Jury Leave

Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union

Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit

Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Deferred Compensation

Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

Disclaimer

This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.

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The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. If you cite experience in your response that is not included on the Work History section of this application, your application may be considered incomplete and you may not receive further consideration for this position. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer / organization and dates of the specific experience.

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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 this position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

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This position requires possession of a valid driver's license at the time of application. Select the type of driver's license you currently hold. Be sure you have provided your driver's license number, class and state in the previous section of this application.

05

Are you willing to work in a position that requires travel between work sites using your personal transportation? A mileage allowance, set by Baltimore County Policy, shall be paid to County employees who use their privately-owned vehicles for official County travel necessary to carry out the required or authorized duties of their positions.

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Are you currently a merit (full-time), non-merit (part-time), or temporary employee of the Baltimore County General Government?Employees of Baltimore County Public Schools, Baltimore County Public Library, Baltimore County's court systems or Baltimore County Community College and employees of temporary services used by the County are not considered employees of the Baltimore County General Government.

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Do you have a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent? Applicants must attach proof of Education to meet the required and preferred qualifications.

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Licenses and certifications required to perform the duties of the position must be maintained throughout your employment with Baltimore County Government. Are you willing and able to accept these conditions of employment?

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Do you possess a certification as either a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or a Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)? Applicants must attach proof of Licenses or Certifications to meet the required and preferred qualifications.

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I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, my e-mail address, and my contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in my not receiving information regarding this job announcement and / or may result in my not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information, visit www.governmentjobs.com, log into your account, and edit your profile.

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