Social Worker
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Job Location:
Wayne County, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 45431 - 79504
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Agency
Adult CorrectionDivision
Rehabilitative and Correctional ServicesJob Classification Title
Social Worker (S)Position Number
Grade
NC11About Us
The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention protection and preparation as well as the care custody and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody healthcare and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration Health Services Rehabilitation & Reentry Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!
Description of Work
The Social Worker serves as a key member of a multidisciplinary treatment team within the Division of Adult Correction. The role focuses on assessing the needs of offenders preparing for release particularly those with serious mental illnesses or developmental disabilities. The Social Worker helps ensure continuity of care and supports public safety by connecting individuals with necessary treatment and services in the community.Job Duties include:
Conduct assessments for post-release needs including medical care mental health treatment and developmental disability services.
Participate in treatment planning for individuals with severe mental illness.
Develop community resource connections and referrals for aftercare services.
Identify and address the needs of special populations.
Provide assessments and recommendations for ADA-related referrals.
Complete Medicaid applications for offenders referred by program managers.
Work across multiple correctional facilities (ranging from minimum to close custody) as needed.
Support stabilization of mental illnesses during incarceration and encourage continuation of treatment after release.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Range $45431 - $79504
The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night BeforeTheEnd Date
Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.The Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not. Applicants whopossessthe following skills are preferred:
Significant understanding of human behavior and its interaction with the social environment
Familiarity with the ecological systems perspective and the personinenvironment approach
Experience working with individuals who have mental illness substance use disorders or intellectual or developmental disabilities
The Rehabilitation and Reentry Division oversees services programs and community partnerships aimed at helping individuals reintegrate into theircommunitiesfollowing incarceration. Staff members work with people who are incarcerated probationers post-release supervisees and parolees. This division collaborates with prison and supervision staff to create individualized reentry plans coordinate services and deliver evidence-based programs to improve outcomes and reduce recidivism.
The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Health Insurance options
Retirement Plans
NCFlexSupplemental Benefits
Paid Vacation Sick and Community Service Leave
Paid Parental Leave
Visit the State Benefitswebsiteforadditionalinformation.
NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application.Applications must include:
Complete education history (including high school)
Full work experience details
Certificates and licenses if applicable
Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications mayimpactscreening and salary determination.
Applicantsmaybe subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.
If multiple applications aresubmitted only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.
Education Equivalency Verification
The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at and National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.
PREA Requirement
The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the National Standards to Prevent Detect and Respond to Prison Rape. Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction:PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions
ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed toparticipatein the job application or interview process please contact the personindicatedbelow.
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Masters degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution
(OR)
Bachelors degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience
(OR)
Masters degree in a human servicesfield from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience
(OR)
Bachelors degree in a human service from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related experience (OR) an equivalent combination of education and experience.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.
Recruiter:
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