Salary : $78,929.00 - $126,097.00 Annually
Location : 1301 Piccard Dr Rockville MD 20850 USA
Job Type: State/County
Job Number:Department: Department of Health and Human Services
Division: HHS 60 Child Welfare Services
Opening Date: 10/26/2026
Closing Date: 11/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
About the PositionPlease note: The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position is as follows, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience:Social Worker I, Grade21 $72,567- $80,748Social Worker II, Grade 23: $78,929 - $110,520Child Welfare Services (CWS) is dedicated to creating brighter futures for children and families throughout Montgomery County. Our team is committed to promoting the safety, well-being, and permanency of children while partnering with families and community organizations to build stronger, healthier, and more stable family lives.
We are seeking compassionate, dedicated, and experienced professionals to join our team as a Social Worker I/II and provide clinical case management services to children and families served by the agency. If you are an enthusiastic and knowledgeable professional looking for meaningful work where your expertise can truly make a difference, we invite you to apply!
What You'll Be DoingThis position provides social work services to children and families with child abuse/neglect issues. The primary workload will consist of a combination of the following specializations:
- Investigations
- Family preservation
- Protective services
- Screening reports of abuse/neglect
- Guardianship
- Foster care
- Adoption; and/or
- Other specialized responsibilities
Key responsibilities of this position will include, but will not be limited to:
- Providing advanced and specialized clinical social work and casework, or group work services, to clients and families of clients
- Writing reports and service agreements
- Implementing service agreements
- Liasing with professional and community resources, including hospitals and schools
- Preparing court reports and testifying
- Maintaining organized files and statistics
Work Schedule: Although the normal hours for CWS are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., staff providing direct services to children and families may need to work earlier or later to respond to case needs such as home visits, emergency removals, extended court hearings, other time-sensitive situations.
Driver's License: This position REQUIRES a valid driver's license and the ability to drive a County vehicle to conduct home, school, and community visits. The role also requires the ability to lift and carry children, equipment, and supplies and to safely navigate stairs and various home environments during fieldwork.
Medical and Background Protocol: The selected candidates for these positions will be subject to a pre-employment medical exam/drug screening and criminal history records check through the Maryland State Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. Candidates will also be checked through the Maryland Registry for Child Abuse and Neglect and federal and state sex offender registries. Any applicant who fails the medical exam, background check, or whose name appears on either of the registries may be disqualified from employment for this position.
Minimum QualificationsIf filled as a Social Worker I:Education:Possession of a master's degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited college or university that meets the criteria of a graduate social work program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Experience: None
License: - Must be licensed as a Licensed Master Social Worker - LMSW, or higher, by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners. Note: There will be no substitutions for this requirement.
- Driver's License Required: Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid driver's license from the applicant's state of residence when required for job-related duties.
If filled as a Social Worker II Education:Possession of a master's degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited college or university that meets the criteria of a graduate social work program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Experience:At least one year of social work experience under the supervision of an LCSW or LCSW-C in accordance with Maryland Board requirements.
License:- Must be licensed as a Licensed Master Social Worker - LMSW, or higher, by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners. Note: There will be no substitutions for this requirement.
- Driver's License Required: Possession and maintenance at all times of a driver's license from the applicant's state of residence when required for job-related duties.
Preferred Criteria, Interview PreferencesPreference for interviews will be given to qualified candidates with experience in the following areas. Applicable experience in these areas must be included in your resume.- Demonstration of strong oral and written communication skills and a familiarity with electronic databases.
- Demonstration of sound judgement and decision-making abilities in the social work field.
- An ability to work as part of a team.
- Demonstration of strong interpersonal skills and working in a multi-cultural environment.
- Knowledge of and experience in family court/writing court reports and providing testimony.
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONThe Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Leave BenefitsOur generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Retirement BenefitsAll permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan ForgivenessMontgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
Free Mass Transit BenefitCounty employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Reduced Child and Health Care CostsWorking for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
Employee WellbeingWe deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team.
Montgomery County Benefits01
Do you have a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited college or university? 02
How many years of professional experience do you have rendering social work services? - No Experience
- 1 Year Experience
- 2 Years Experience
- 3+ Years Experience
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Do you currently hold a License as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Certified Social Worker/Clinical (LCSW-C) by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners? 04
Please provide your Maryland LMSW or LCSW-C License Number and Expiration Date. If you do not have this license, indicate "N/A." 05
Do you possess and currently maintain a VALID driver's license from your state of residence? Required Question
