Hybrid Human Services Worker II - Department of Corrections presso Howard County Government, MD

About the Department

Howard County
Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.

Howard County Government
Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, sustainability, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2023, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 51 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the most in the state of Maryland. NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policymaking.
 
What are we looking for? 
We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.
 
What you'll like most about working at Howard County Government:   

• We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.  
• We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace.  Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged!  
• We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs. 
• As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides re-entry education to individuals at the Howard County Department of Corrections on healthcare eligibility options and community resources and identifies offenders in need of health insurance benefits. Completes formal enrollment for qualified eligible inmates for health insurance. Also, coordinates care options for chronic care inmate patients leaving the facility. Ensures data entry into any required data systems related to reentry services and health insurance options. Serves as part of the Work Release and Reentry Program team as Reentry Coordinator and is responsible to provide reentry services for offenders who are to return to the community as well as for providing services in the community. The position must work within the confines of the detention center as well as within the community. The Coordinator develops relationships with outside community agencies and programs and makes referrals to these programs.

CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Performs advanced technical level human services work, which may include supervisory responsibility, under regular supervision from an administrative or technical superior. Work includes providing services needed to carry out human service programs or the operation of a medium sized center with extensive regional responsibility and daily programs. Work also includes performing supportive casework services needed to carry out an alternative sentencing program, and placing adult offenders into community service organizations according to court specified sentencing instructions. 

Position Duties

Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Identifies offenders in need of health insurance enrollment, community health appointments and coordination as needed, reentry services, or who have a case plan specifying reentry services.

Receives referrals from the courts, the Public Defender's office and other agencies such as Community Supervision and works to develop and execute case plans.

Provides a six week re-entry orientation series of topics helpful for inmates who are returning to the community.

Works with other local and state reentry coordinators to identify re-entry services outside of Howard County which may require travel.

Obtains community resources information for health services, housing, employment, substance abuse treatment, etc. to provide for inmates pending release.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
There are no supervisory responsibilities. 

Minimum Qualifications

Associates degree and one (1) year experience or equivalent combination of experience and education. 

PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Experience and knowledge of the correctional system and current concepts of reentry.

Ability to work with other staff and community providers as well as clientele and family/friends. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS, AND REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as federal regulations, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions and percentages.

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations. 

Other Qualifications

Class C Maryland Driver's License or equivalent issued by state of residence. 

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