Social Worker

AgencyAdult CorrectionDivisionRehabilitative and Correctional ServicesJob Classification TitleSocial Worker (S)Position Number60069264GradeNC11About UsThe NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 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 WorkThe 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 PreferencesSalary Range $45,431 - $79,504The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End DateCandidates 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 required . Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:Significant understanding of human behavior and its interaction with the social environmentFamiliarity with the ecological systems perspective and the person‑in‑environment approachExperience working with individuals who have mental illness, substance use disorders, or intellectual or developmental disabilitiesThe Rehabilitation and Reentry Division oversees services, programs, and community partnerships aimed at helping individuals reintegrate into their communities following 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 optionsRetirement PlansNCFlex Supplemental BenefitsPaid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service LeavePaid Parental LeaveVisit the State Benefits website for additional information.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 detailsCertificates and licenses, if applicableEducation must be from appropriately accredited institutions.Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.If multiple applications are submitted , only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.Education Equivalency VerificationThe 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 .Veterans’ and National Guard PreferenceApplicants 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 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 RequirementThe 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 ProhibitionsADA AccommodationsConsistent 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 to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.Minimum Education and ExperienceSome 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.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 service from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related experience (OR) an equivalent combination of education and experience.EEO StatementT he 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:Lisa Warren ByrdEmail:View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr State of North Carolina - Adult Correction