Social Worker Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Social Worker State of North Carolina – Adult Correction – 3.1 Wake County, NC Job Details Full-time $43,738 – $76,542 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Parental leave Retirement plan Qualifications Master of Social Work Management Correctional experience Mid-level Master’s degree Bachelor’s degree Corrections facility medical clinic experience Human Services Social Work 1 year Full Job Description Description of Work Social Work Services section provides social work services within the prisons across the state. These services include social work assessments, aftercare planning for incarcerated individuals with mental health illness, intellectual developmentally disabled or medically complex diagnosis. The goal of this section is to improve the access to needed services while incarcerated and ensure continuity of care upon release for the identified population. The position of Social Worker (SW) within DAC Rehabilitation and Reentry involves utilization of the full range of social work skills. The Social Worker will provide psycho-social assessments, aftercare and post release assistance, advocate, planner, and data manager. This position will provide coverage at other DAC Correctional Institutions as assigned and needed. Facilities range from minimum, medium and up to Close custody. The primary purpose is to protect the public by maintaining the security, safety, and welfare of offenders, by stabilizing mental illnesses and encouraging offenders approaching release to maintain their treatment in the community. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team, assessing offender needs for post release medical and mental health treatment, DD treatment plan development and assessment, community resources development, and community referrals for offenders with severe mental illnesses for aftercare services Identification and treatment of special populations Provides assessment and recommendations for ADA referrals and completes Medicaid applications for offenders at these institutions referred by the Medicaid and ADA program managers

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This position will be assigned to North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women, Wake County, NC. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. Note to

Current State Employees :

State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities /

Competencies Note:

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following: Proven knowledge, understanding and application of social work theory, principles, and practices Demonstrated experience of local (community), state, regional and national (federal) resources and agencies that have services available and applicable to offenders Demonstrated knowledge with provision of direct and indirect services in a correctional setting Management Preferences ( preferred but not required) : Significant understanding of human behavior and its interplay with social environment Experience working with individuals with mental illness, substance use, or intellectual or development disabilities Utilization of the ecological systems perspective of person-in-environment 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 year of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.

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//oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. Master’s degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution (OR) Bachelor’s degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience (OR) Master’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience (OR) Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related experience (OR) an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information Come Join Us to Make a Difference! Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry. Rehabilitation and Reentry is a division within the Department of Adult Correction. The division provides the continuity of services to individuals who have been incarcerated or are transitioning to the community. Division staff work collaboratively with internal prison staff, Community Supervision (PPO) staff and Local Reentry Councils developing, implementing, and monitoring correctional and reentry interventions for justice involved individuals. North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates/licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to the education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education. Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1 , applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the

FBI’s Next Generation Identification System:

Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (“RAP Back”). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process. If you were ever charged with a criminal offense at some point in your life, you will be required to provide certified and true copies of warrant(s) and judgment(s) for each offense (other than a minor traffic violation) as a condition of employment, even if documentation and charges have previously been reported to this agency. For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help- Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Anchal Mishra at .

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For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.