Safety
70000075 Dept of Public Safety
Casework Associate II (S)
65037555
NC06
The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.
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!
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.
The State of North Carolina provides work/life balance, a team-oriented culture, opportunities for advancement, and interesting work. If you are looking to serve others, this is the place for you
The primary purpose of this position is to:
-Provide case management and coordination of services concerning medical, mental health, and substance abuse issues thus providing a continuum of care to the juveniles being detained.
-Serve as contact person and liaison between the juvenile, center, medical services provider, mental health services provider, substance abuse services provider, Juvenile Court Counselors, Department of Social Services representatives, Health Department, hospital/ER and any other professional agencies, community agencies, or stakeholders within the scope of the Department's confidentiality policy and HIPPA.
-Schedule health, mental health, and substance abuse related appointments as indicated as well as provide or arrange transportation to the appointments and accompany juvenile to appointment if the need is indicated.
-Required to document results of medical, mental health, and substance abuse assessments and testing; treatment provided; and any indicated follow-up in the juvenile's record, medical record, discharge summaries, and electronic data base.
-Compile and maintain data which will be utilized to compile required monthly reports.
-Ensure Medical Policy compliance by checking medical records and medication administration for accuracy.
-Ensure medication supply is maintained by verifying medication, contacting the juvenile's parent/guardian, medication provider, hospital, and pharmacy to ensure continuation of medication and medication compliance.
-Required to directly supervise juveniles in the center.
-Ensure that the procedures and guidelines of the center are followed.
-Provide crisis intervention and group counseling.
The position confers with Court Counselors, Social Workers, Juvenile Officers, Psychologists, Lawyers and Parents regarding youth behavior.
NC06 Salary Range: $34,270-$59,973
This is a repost. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.
Management Preferences- (These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.)
This is primarily a 1st shift position: Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. The work schedule is flexible and may include other shifts, weekends and holidays, and consultation after hours by staff reference medical, mental health, or medication issues.
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 NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator
Please note: You must be physically capable of applying the proper methods and procedures to physically restrain juveniles and defend self after being properly training by the department. The physical demands for this position will be discussed during the interview.
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.
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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. Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice involved, and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency, prior convictions and/or charges may prohibit employment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks.
If applying for a Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, please click this link for specific certification requirements: Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor Certification.
Per NC General Statute 143B-1209.54, 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.
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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.
Bachelor's degree in a field relative to the program from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related work experience with the client population;
or Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in a related programmatic area providing experience in the techniques of casework, group work, or community organization;
or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Applicants for positions designated as Juvenile Justice Officers are subject to and must meet the hiring and training standards established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission, as defined in Title 12, Chapter 9 of the NC Administrative Code, by the statutory authority of GS 17C.
Selected applicant must attend and successfully complete and pass the Juvenile Justice Officer Basic Training certification program. The certification requires three weeks to complete and is comprised of classroom and physically demanding training. This training is carried out at regional training centers and requires consecutive overnight stays. In addition, the selected candidate must:
·Have or be able to obtain required documentation for certification as a Juvenile Justice Officer (i.e. a diploma).
·Pass a Criminal Background check
·Pass a Drug Screening test
·Pass a Psychological test
·Pass a Sexual Risk Screening test
·Pass a Physical (to include Vision and Hearing)
·Be a US citizen
·Be at least 20 years of age
·Have a valid driver's license
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.
Kassia Elizabeth White
KASSIA.WHITE@NCDPS.GOV
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