Social Worker Supervisor – Cabarrus Youth Development Center Position Available In Cabarrus, North Carolina

Social Worker Supervisor – Cabarrus Youth Development Center 
Salary $58,613.00 – $102,574.00 Annually Location Cabarrus County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-04924 Department Dept of Public Safety Division Juvenile Justice Opening Date 04/10/2025 Closing Date 4/24/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Social Worker Supervisor Position Number 60089020 Section Clinical Services and Programs Salary Grade

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Description of Work We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping court-involved youth. We are Working Together to Strengthen North Carolina’s Youth and Families! This position is located at Cabarrus Youth Development Center in Concord, NC. The primary purpose of this position is to provide professional and administrative supervision and support to Social Worker III positions at the Juvenile Justice Youth Development Center (YDC). The Social Worker III position provides case management services to juveniles who are adjudicated and committed to secure custody within a state-run YDC. Duties of the supervision provided include regular face-to-face contacts with each Social Worker III to: Communicates performance expectations, promotes knowledge of the social work profession and division policies, encourages professional growth, enhances skills, and provides accountability and oversight for social work services. Engages in direct observation of social workers’ facilitation of Service Planning Meetings and other collaborative interactions and provides feedback to ensure delivery of quality social work services. Reviews and provides feedback and instruction to Social Worker IIIs regarding case documentation, including social histories, NC-JOIN entries, Individual Service Plans, service plan reviews, post-release planning and forms, and related reports which ensure consistency and appropriateness of services planned and provided for the juvenile. Assists Service Planning Team members with complex cases as well as with resolving disagreements to enhance team effectiveness. (The multi-disciplinary Service Planning Team (SPT) consists of: the youth, youth’s parent/guardian, youth’s assigned court counselor, YDC teachers, nurses, and direct care staff, and others involved in the treatment of the juvenile.) Assists Social Worker III (s) in preparing for court hearings and may accompany them to court, as needed. Monitors the implementation of policies and procedures related to social work responsibilities, and provides or ensures training is received, and guidance is provided to this end. Serves as part of the YDC facility management team which is led by the facility director, and consists of the assistant director, youth counselor supervisor(s), psychological program manager, principal, nursing staff, and other staff identified by the Facility Director. May provide clinical supervision for up to two licensed clinical social workers. May, on occasion, provide metal health services directly to juveniles with complex needs: mental health screenings, assessments, behavioral programming, individual and group psycho-therapy, and crisis intervention.

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position. Work schedule is Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. We offer great Benefits! This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here

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Division of Juvenile Justice:

The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is committed to the reduction and prevention of juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina’s youth, we welcome you to be part of the team. To learn more about Juvenile Justice, please go to this LINK. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are

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to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application.

A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. State Government Application Resources | NC Office of Human Resources [Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.] To qualify for this position, applicants must demonstrate ALL of the following

KSAs:

Demonstrated experience with methods and principles of casework supervision and training while maintaining social work principles, techniques, and practices. Knowledge of behavioral and socioeconomic problems and their treatment and governmental and private organizations and/or community resources. Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and policies which govern social work programs and social work ethics. Demonstrated experience with supervising and training social workers, students, interns or other staff. Demonstrated experience with establishing rapport with a client and in applying intervention techniques or assessing psychosocial, behavioral, and/or psychological aspects of client problems and treatment planning.

Management Preferences:

These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences. Management prefers an applicant with a Master’s degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related experience with license as Licensed Clinical Social Worker Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. Master’s degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience; or Bachelor’s degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related experience; or Master’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related experience; or Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more. Transcripts Degrees and transcripts must be received from appropriately accredited college or university.
Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members. Military Experience Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge – Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
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National Guard Preference:

A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions, must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the “National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape.” PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Government Jobs account and click “Application Status.” If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.