Safety
70000075 Dept of Public Safety
Social Worker (NS)
60001420
NC11
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.
Job Duties:
The Social Worker within the facility youth development center, has juveniles
that are assigned to a service planning team that operates under a child and
family-centered model. Each service planning team develops an individualized
plan to meet each child's service needs within a month of the juvenile's arrival.
The team meets at least monthly thereafter to monitor progress on service plan
goals and to make adjustments in the plan when needed. The service planning
team consists at a minimum of the juvenile, his or her parent(s) or guardian, a
court counselor from the youth's home district, a social worker who facilitates
team meetings, a licensed mental health clinician and a school representative.
Other YDC staff and community stakeholders (e.g. health services staff, chaplains, substance abuse counselors, direct-care staff) may also be members of a juvenile's service planning team. Social Workers also provide professional administrative work and coordinate to arrange juvenile services while in a Youth Development Center to include: education, treatment, employment training and behavior modification plans. Responsible for understanding and managing commitment orders as established by the court. Social workers may be required to attend meetings away from facility regarding divisional services as well as conferences and workshops.
Other duties include:
*Develop, implement and evaluate service plans and ensure delivery of services.
*Ensure the quality and consistency of program services are within the
division standards and policy guidelines, as well as social work values and principles.
*Develop community relations and manage liaison activities within human
service agencies, community groups, and schools.
*Provide treatment coordination, service planning team leadership and
supportive conversations with juveniles.
*Facilitate release planning by collaborating with juvenile court counselors to arrange for treatment/services resources in the juvenile's home community and ensuring linkages to needed services prior to release from facility.
*Identify, schedule and manage necessary paperwork/authorizations for off-site therapeutic/educational activities including vocational, home visits, and other off campus outings.
*Responsible for documenting the official service planning document for youth in the facility.
*May be assigned to special treatment related work groups and committees.
This position is located at Chatham Youth Development Center in Siler City,(Chatham County), NC.
Salary Range: $45,431 - $79,504
This is a full-time position. 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 NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator.
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 Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences, including Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Transcripts may be attached to supplement education and work experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. 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 receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position. Click here for more information and application resources.
Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitute for a complete application.
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.
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Military Experience
o A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
o A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was 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 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.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Workday account to check the status of your application. 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 when the position is filled.
If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Ariana Garcia at ariana.garcia@ncdps.gov.
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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.
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.
Ariana Alyse Garcia
ARIANA.GARCIA@NCDPS.GOV
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