Social Worker I / II

Salary : $46,621.00 - $94,939.00 Annually

Location : Clinton MD, MD

Job Type : Probationary FT

Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid

Job Number : 09903

Department : Department of Health

Division : Health & Wellness Childrens Health

Opening Date : 10 / 30 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 14 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

FLSA : Exempt

Nature and Variety of Work

Come join our team!

Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

The Prince George's County Health Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Social Worker I / II , grade A18 / 21 position, in the Health and Wellness Division .

About the Position

This is a full performance level Professional Social Worker who provides Social Work Services to chronically ill and elderly residents. The Social

Worker in this position conducts home visits to identify services for individuals who are at risk of Nursing Home Placement. Population served

are infants, youth, adults and seniors.

About the Agency

The Prince George's County Health Department's (PGCHD) vision is that all Prince Georgians are their healthiest at every age and every stage. Their mission is to lead, engage, and empower our community to work collaboratively towards disease prevention, health equity, and total well-being. The PGCHD works to protect and support the public's health through numerous services that range from restaurant inspections and disease tracking to care coordination and health promotion. The department is composed of four divisions : Behavioral Health Services, Environmental Health and Disease Control, Family Health Services, and Health and Wellness, supported by the Office of Administration, Office of Human Resources and the Office of the Health Officer. The mandate of the department has been, and will remain, broad. This plan emphasizes improving core functions and operations, including protecting the public from health threats, implementing strategies to support healthy living, and maintaining a focus on vulnerable populations, while developing efficient internal processes to support these activities.

Examples of Work

• Provides direct social work services by obtaining pertinent information from clients and family members, to assess socio - economic, emotional and

health problems.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Additional Information

Job Location : 9314 Piscataway Rd, Clinton, MD 20735

Conditions of Employment : Upon selection, the candidate must :

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Eligibility to Work : Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at

INTERNAL APPLICANTS : If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and / or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

General Plan Information :

The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.

A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.

Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.

The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).

New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.

After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and / or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).

Employee Benefits

Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following :

Dependent Care Assistance Program

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%

Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%

Critical Illness

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01

I acknowledge and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions must align with the information provided under the Work Experience and Education sections of my application. My responses to the questions below and the information provided under Work Experience and Education will determine if I meet all minimum qualifications for the position. I understand that attaching a resume does not fulfill the requirement to complete the application and answer all questions. While I am encouraged to attach a resume, I understand that only information provided in my application will be used to evaluate my experience and education for this opportunity.

02

Which best describes your highest level of education completed?

03

If you selected "Other" for the previous question on education, please identify / input your highest level of education.

04

Do you possess a master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in social work?

05

Do you have a valid driver's license?

06

Are you currently licensed as a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) certified by the Maryland State Board of Social Worker Examiners?

07

Describe your professional social service work experience addressing the mental health / psychiatric / psychosocial needs of target populations (e.g., infants, youth, adults, seniors) using the social work care process of assessment, planning, and implementation.

08

If the previous question applies to you, please explain your experience as well as list / dates of employment with your answer. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted.

09

Are you willing and able to participate as an essential employee? Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

Required Question