Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, DC 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 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 1,750 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.

As a department, we believe 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.

If you are interested in working for the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Supervisory Social Worker position.

About the Position:

This position is located in the Department’s Public Health Services division, STD and HIV Services. The Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Services include screening, diagnosis and treatment of STDs, HIV Rapid Testing and linkage to care, and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and other prevention interventions. Partner Services is conducted for reportable STDs where contacts of infected patients are confidentially notified and referred for testing and treatment as needed. HIV Services, supported through Ryan White CARE Act funds, include the HIV Clinic for medical care and treatment for people living with HIV, medical case management and client centered support services, oral health services, medical nutrition therapy, mental health and substance abuse counseling, housing services and Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS Program (HOPWA). The Supervisory Social Worker provides day to day management of the HIV Client Services Unit.

What you will be doing:

⦁ Provides direct clinical (Maryland LCSW-C and Supervisor Credential required) and administrative supervision to 6 professional social work staff and 7 para-professional staff, including staff planning and evaluation.

⦁ Approves cases (and monitor caseloads) submitted by LMSW/LCSW-C medical case managers for medical case management services.

⦁ Coordinates seamless integration with HIV medical Services and STD/HIV Testing Services with HIV Client Services.

⦁ Participation in grant writing activities.

⦁ Knowledge of Ryan White Care Act Grant Activities, including budgeting and reporting.

⦁ Ensure compliance with legal and funding mandates.

⦁ Participation in regional and state HIV planning and coordination meetings.

⦁ Oversight of Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS, “HOPWA” and Ryan White Part B housing subsidy programs, including approving monthly payments, budgeting, monitoring and reporting.

⦁Participates in the county’s Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative referral to care and engagement activities.

⦁ Actively participates in all required program audits.

Employees will need to operate a motor vehicle to transport supplies, and equipment, to other locations to perform these duties and would require the need to lift and carry, and manage stairs with equipment, and supplies.

As a manager/supervisor of unionized employees, this position has a responsibility for fostering a positive labor relations environment based on mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.

Selected candidates for this position will be subject to a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening.

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