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Social Worker Supervisor - Edgecombe YDC

North Carolina Department of Adult Correction
North Carolina, USA
Full-time
Mid
Onsite
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About Us

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.

Description of Work

The primary purpose of this position is to provide professional and administrative supervision and support to Social Worker positions at the Juvenile Justice Youth Development Center (YDC). The Social Worker position provides case management services and other 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 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 regarding case documentation, including 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, therapists, nurses, and direct care staff, and others involved in the treatment of the juvenile. Assists Social Worker 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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This is an anticipated vacancy. The position is expected to be available on 1/1/2027.

This position is located at Edgecombe Youth Development Center in Rocky Mount (Edgecombe County), NC.

Salary Range: $60,881 - $106,544

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 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 in 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.
  • Management Preferences:
  • · Demonstrated experience with methods and/or principles of casework supervision and/or training while maintaining social work principles, values, techniques, and/or practices.
  • · Knowledge of behavioral and/or socioeconomic problems, their treatment, governmental organizations, private organizations and/or community resources.
  • · Experience organizing, tracking, monitoring and/or establishing systems that uphold regulations and/or policies which govern the program.
  • · Demonstrated experience with supervising and/or training social workers, students, interns and/or other staff.
  • · Demonstrated experience establishing rapport with a client and/or applying intervention techniques to behavioral, and/or psychological aspects of client problems and/or treatment planning.
  • 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
  • Attaching transcripts is optional; however, we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally, qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an 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.
  • Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:
  • 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 [email protected].
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  • Minimum Education and Experience
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • EEO Statement
  • 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.
  • Recruiter:
  • Ariana Alyse Garcia
  • Recruiter Email:
  • [email protected]

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