Salary : $76,742.00 - $122,603.00 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: 07/07/2026
Closing Date: 7/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt

About the Position
Please 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 $70,556- $77,605

Social Worker II, Grade 23: $76,742 - $108,072

What You'll Be Doing
This 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

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.
The selected candidate for this position 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 Qualifications
If 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.
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 valid driver's license from the applicant's state of residence.

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
Preference 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 INFORMATION

The 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 Benefits

Our 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 Benefits

All 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 Forgiveness

Montgomery 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 Benefit

County 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 Costs

Working 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 Wellbeing

We 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 Benefits
01

Are you a current or former Montgomery County Public Schools employee?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess and currently maintain a VALID driver's license from your state of residence?

• Yes
• No

03

MQ Question SOCIAL WORKER III (002806)

Do you have a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited college or university?

• Yes
• No

04

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?

• Yes
• No

05

MQ Question SOCIAL WORKER III (002806)

Please provide your Maryland LCSW-C License Number and Expiration Date. If you do not have this license, indicate "N/A."
06

MQ Question SOCIAL WORKER III (002806)

How many years of professional experience do you have rendering social work services?

• No Experience
• 1 Year Experience
• 2 Years Experience
• 3+ Years Experience

Required Question