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Career Opportunities

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Career Opportunities
(last update: 7/21/2010)

Announcements will be posted for 30 days, unless an extension or discontinuation is requested.
Please contact vholt@marfy.org with questions.
Nonmember position announcements will not be listed.

The ARC Northern Chesapeake Region

Clinical Social Worker (posted on 7/1/2010)

Job Description: The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region is looking for a Clinical Social Worker in a small, private treatment foster care program in Harford County. We are seeking an energetic team player who enjoys working with families to provide a healing environment for children of all ages who have a wide range of special needs.
The Arc provides opportunities to sharpen your clinical skills through intensive supervision and participation in a self-managed team of experienced social workers. We offer a milieu-based treatment approach. Social workers are responsible to provide ongoing clinical case management to foster families that results in stability and personal growth for children in care. The position also requires effective advocacy on behalf of children in care to insure they receive appropriate services and support. Social workers serve as liaisons between foster families and the referral agency. They are responsible for ensuring that applicable funding and regulatory agency requirements are met in a thorough, timely and accurate manner. Social workers also actively participate in the recruitment, pre-service training and continuing education of foster families.
Reliable transportation with a valid MD driver’s license and an acceptable driving record is required as travel, evening and weekend hours are also required at times. Preference will be given to those with experience in foster care, education, RTC or other children’s services

Education Requirements: This position requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university. Current Maryland State Licensure at the LGSW level as well as demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communication and organizational skills are required.

Organziation History: The Arc is an innovative agency that offers excellent supports to our foster families and children.

Application Information: mcostello@arcncr.org

open date: 06/02/2010
close date: 07/31/2010

Baltimore County Department of Social Services

Social Worker II/Recruitment Specialist (posted on 11/5/2009)
Grade 16, $40,048 - $63,939

The Foster/Adoptive Parent Unit in the Children’s Services Division is currently recruiting for a full-time Social Worker II to serve as a Recruitment Specialist. Job duties for this position are extremely varied and require a creative and flexible person. Responsibilities include planning and monitoring a total of three budgets. The major focus is community outreach, including: organizing and manning booths at festivals and fairs; television and web advertising; planning special events for National Foster Care Month and National Adoption Month, as well as planning and holding monthly Information Meetings, as well as direct case work with families and occasional home study assignments. Interested candidates should send their resume/ MS-100 to:

Mary O'Brien
Office of Human Resources
6401 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
FAX 410-853-3925 or e-mail to
mobrien@dhr.state.md.us

Baltimore County Department of Social Services

Social Services Administrator III
Grade 18, $46,563.00 - $74,725.00

The Children's Services Division is currently recruiting for a Social Services Administrator III to provide administrative oversight for the daily operations, program quality, and program development of the agency’s Homefinding/Resource Family, Treatment Fostercare and Support Units. This position also acts as deputy to the Assistant Director for Children’s Services and assists in the overall management of the Division.
Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree in Social Work, be licensed as an LCSW-C and have seven (7) years of professional employment in a social work capacity, four (4) years of which must have been in an administrative, supervisory or consultative capacity.

Interested candidates may submit their resume or State Application for Employment (MS-100) to:

Mary O'Brien
Office of Human Resources
6401 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
Fax 410-853-3925 or e-mail to
mobrien@dhr.state.md.us by close of business Monday, November 2, 2009. (posted on 10/20/2009)

Jumoke, Inc.

Human Resource Manager

Job Description:
Duties:
• Orientation, Intake, Discharge of residents
• Represent Clients at ARD/IEP meetings
• Life Skills Training
• Prepare Referrals, Incident Reports, Monthly Summaries
• A passion to make a difference in the lives of the youth serviced

Education Requirements: • LGSW preferred; minimum required is LSWA (You must be licensed in social work to be considered for the position)
• A minimum of 1 year working in the field
• A valid driver’s license
• A car

Organziation History: Jumoke, Inc. is a 10 year old Social Work Agency that has Group Homes and Independent Living facility around the city of Baltimore.

Application Information: Please email resumes to sbrown@jumoke.net. No phone calls please.

open date: July 19, 2010
close date: August 19, 2010

The National Center for Children and Families

HR Assistant (posted 7/1/2010)

Job Description: The position will be responsible for G/L, A/P, A/R, financial reporting payroll processing and the year-end audit. This is a high visibility position and the incumbent will be task-oriented and a team player with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management.

Education Requirements:

BA/BS in Accounting preferred
At least 2 years accounting experience (non-profit a plus)
Solid accounting and payroll software experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products, e.g. Excel, Word, etc.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Self-starter with ability to prioritize and multitask
Strong attention to detail and well organized
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Organization History: The National Center for Children & Families is a $20million, 200+ employees, private, non-profit agency with a 90-year commitment to serving families in the national capital area and located on a beautiful 13.5 acre campus in suburban Bethesda.

Application Information: Please forward your resume, with cover letter stating salary requirements to humanresources@nccf-cares.org or fax to 301-469-8214 no later than June 30, 2010.

open date: June 28, 2010

Comments/Questions: Excellent benefits include vacation, sick and paid holidays, generous defined contributory pension plan, health and dental plans, on-site reduced meals and free parking.

Teacher (posted 7/1/2010)

Job Description: Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provides on-campus classroom instruction to adolescents in residential care consistent with special education needs, including learning disabilities and severe emotional disturbance.

2. Writes education curriculum for grades 7-12, and maintains classroom in accordance with state licensing regulations.

3. Assists in gathering information and developing educational plans and individual educational goals for students, monitors progress, and advises interdisciplinary team concerning interventions.

4. Assists in the planning and implementation of summer educational enrichment activities.

5. Attends CARDS, SARDS and other educational planning meetings as needed.

6. Designs and implements behavioral plans for individual students in classroom and coordinates plans with counselors.

7. Assists in planning to create successful transition of students into public school settings.

8. Assists with the development and implementation of the tutoring program.

9. Participates as part of the multidisciplinary team to develop individual treatment plans.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Dispenses medications to students during school hours in cooperation with registered nurse.

2. Maintains and updates materials for the library /computer room.

3. Advocates for vulnerable youth in local, state and national forums.

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, flexible

Education Requirements: 1. Bachelor’s degree in Education with experience teaching grades 7-12.

2. Teacher Certification or eligible to be certified.

3. Demonstrated ability to motivate and manage emotionally and behaviorally disordered adolescents.

4. Broad working knowledge of issues related to serving victimized youth, or commitment to gain expertise through training and educational materials.

5. An attitude compatible with the goals and purposes of NCCF.

Organziation History: It is the mission of the National Center for Children and Families to create total, healthy living environments for vulnerable children, youth, and families, and the quality of life which empowers their ability to thrive and demonstrate responsibility.

Greentree School is a full day transitional school program that assists youth who have difficulty adjusting to a regular school environment. This program allows our adolescents to continue their academic work in a therapeutic setting and prepares them to be mainstreamed into their regular schools.

The Teacher for the Greentree School is responsible for providing educational services to emotionally disturbed, multiply victimized, learning disabled and behaviorally disordered adolescents.

Application Information: Please visit our website at www.nccf-cares.org .
Interested applicants should send cover letter and resume to:
Yasmin R. Lewis-White, PHR
Department of Human Resources
National Center for Children and Families
6301 Greentree Road
Bethesda, Maryland 20817
humanresources@nccf-cares.org
Or Fax to (301) 365-2536

open date: 06/18/2010
close date: 07/31/2010

Sheridan Patterson Center for Holistic Family Services, Inc.

FAMILY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST (posted on 7/1/2010)
BACHELOR’S DEGREE REQUIRED, MASTER’S DEGREE PREFERRED FROM AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY. LICENSURE IN SOCIAL WORK OR PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING ACCEPTED.
Starting Salary: $45,000 Posted on : 6/18/2010
The Sheridan Patterson Center for Holistic Family Services, a therapeutic foster care program, is recruiting for a Family Development Specialist. The Family Development Specialist must possess a Bachelor’s Degree and/or a Master’s Degree in Mental Health or Social Services field. Licensure in Social Work or Professional counseling will be preferred. Candidates must have a specialized knowledge, either through training or experience of recruitment/training of foster parents; knowledge of mental health and clinical issues; knowledge of or familiarity with the functioning of local community-based and government organizations.

Interested candidates should have at least two years experience in training and staff development, ability to function responsibly and effectively with minimal supervision. Experience in direct interaction with the public is required. Candidates must possess strong writing and presentation skills and the ability to effectively market ideas & utilize computerized database management systems.

Responsibilities include- but not limited to:
1. Intake Specialist:
A. Take incoming phone calls regarding recruitment for foster parents
B. Assess intakes for eligibility
C. Mail out application packets to prospective foster parents.

2. Recruitment/Training:
A. Coordinate advertisement for the recruitment of foster parents.
B. Active involvement in the community for the purpose of recruitment and marketing program.
C. Conduct interviews to determine prospective foster parents eligibility for training.
D. Conduct home inspections to determine compliance with agency and state regulations.
E. Coordinate the admissions process for prospective foster parents.
F. Assist with conducting home studies of foster parents.
G. Establish and maintain pertinent documents required on foster parents.
H. Maintain updated parent profiles and send out to local agencies.
I. Coordinate and maintain certification of foster parents.
J. Facilitate Pre-Service TFP Training.
K. Coordinate in-service Training for TFP
L. Co-facilitate Support Group Meetings
M. Monitor foster parents compliance with meeting their requirements, agency and state.
N. Retire records of departed foster parents.
O. Administer foster parents evaluations.
P. Share responsibility for management’s on-call phone.
Q. Possibly carry a small caseload when family therapist ratio is high.
3. Training:
A. Executive direction for overall program
B. Management of all off-site and on-site training activities as assigned by Director.
C. Develop training manuals/models and materials.
D. Identify and secure training resources.
E. Proposal development and implementation.

We offer competitive salary and benefits.
Send your resume by mail to:
Sheridan Patterson Center for Holistic Family Services
ATTN: Human Resources
3100 Lord Baltimore Drive, Suite 203
Baltimore, MD 21244
mailto:Ldonaldson@sheridanpatterson.org