ATHENA Consulting Is Hiring A Bilingual Social Worker

Bilingual Social Worker (LCSW-C, LMSW, or LCPC) – Offender Intervention Program

Join an impactful role dedicated to supporting offenders through mental health interventions within a dynamic community program. This position requires bilingual skills, clinical expertise, and a commitment to offender rehabilitation.

Position Overview

ATHENA Consulting is sourcing qualified candidates for an assignment with the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

The selected candidate will be employed by SQN Systems and assigned to DHHS under a subcontracting partnership, with all payroll, benefits, and employment matters managed by SQN Systems.

Details

• Employer of Record: SQN Systems
• Assignment Location: Montgomery County DHHS – Offender Intervention Program
• Sourced By: ATHENA Consulting
• Contract Dates: Grant-funded through June 30th, with anticipated renewal
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Location: Montgomery County, MD
• Rate: $44/hr

Schedule

• Tuesdays & Thursdays: Afternoon until 9:15 p.m.
• Wednesdays & Thursdays: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Saturdays: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (as scheduled)

Evening and weekend availability is required.

Position Summary

The Offender Intervention Program seeks licensed clinical professionals to deliver group and individual therapy to court-mandated clients who are perpetrators of violence.

This role is focused exclusively on working with offenders, not victims, and requires expertise in intervention therapy, group facilitation, and trauma-informed practices.

Candidates must have relevant experience working with offender populations, domestic violence cases, and court-involved clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate group and individual therapy sessions for court-ordered clients
• Develop, implement, and monitor intervention strategies to address violent behaviors
• Maintain accurate client records in compliance with legal and program standards
• Collaborate with court officials, probation officers, and program staff to monitor compliance and client progress
• Apply trauma-informed approaches when working with mandated clients
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

• Active Maryland license: LCSW-C, LMSW, or LCPC (clinical required)
• LGPCs are not eligible
• Experience working with mandated clients and offender populations
• Strong preference for experience with domestic violence and court-involved clients
• Skilled in group facilitation and intervention therapy
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and court-mandated treatment
• Bilingual in Spanish: Fluency is REQUIRED
• Pass a bilingual assessment (Spanish ↔ English translation, both written and verbal) during hiring

Additional Information

Evening and weekend availability are mandatory. This role involves no interaction with victims; it is focused solely on perpetrators.

Job postings will be available on the University of Maryland website.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged sitting and working on a computer
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds
• Travel may be required up to 10% of the time

Compensation & Benefits

Weekly payment: via direct deposit through SQN Systems

Timekeeping: Managed through SQN’s payroll system, iSolved

Benefits of Working for SQN Systems

• PTO Policy:
  • Accrual: 3 weeks (120 hours) annually
  • Usage: May be used once accrued
  • Rollover: No rollover; balances reset annually
• Recognized Unpaid Holidays (PTO optional):
  • New Year’s Day
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Presidents’ Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veterans Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day
• Benefits Eligibility: Effective Day 1 for employees working 30+ hours/week, with details provided during onboarding
• Medical & Additional Benefits:
  • Medical: United Healthcare
  • Dental: SunLife
  • Vision: Sun Life – VSP Choice Network
  • Life & Disability: UNUM
  • HRA & HSA: Clarity Benefit Solutions

Employment Disclosure

This position is sourced by ATHENA Consulting and employed by SQN Systems. The selected candidate will be assigned to DHHS under a subcontracting agreement.