Social Worker - Western Correctional Center For Women

State of North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is seeking a committed Social Worker for the Western Correctional Center for Women in Black Mountain, NC. This full-time role involves evaluating inmates' situations, developing treatment plans, and providing essential counseling services. Applicants should have a Master's degree in social work or a related field, and a strong background in social work practices is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of social work techniques required.
• Master's degree preferred or relevant experience.
• Documented experience in assessments and treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate offenders and develop treatment plans.
• Provide supportive counseling to inmates and families.
• Coordinate services with other professionals.

Skills

Social Work Techniques

Assessment Skills

Counseling

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Bachelor’s degree in human services

Job description

Social Worker - Western Correctional Center For Women

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Responsibilities

Located in Black Mountain, NC, Western Correctional Center for Women is a minimum custody facility on a 100+ acre compound that can house up to 366 inmates. This position responsibilities will include:

• Evaluate the offender’s situation and her ability to deal with it, developing a social history, psychosocial assessment, service plan and/or treatment plan and follow-up.
• Develop community or service resources.
• Perform assessments to identify needs and establish an appropriate service/treatment plan to provide supportive/directive counseling to inmates and families in addressing needs.
• Utilize knowledge of a range of services and of supportive level counseling and other counseling techniques to provide services.
• Utilize social work practices and theories, an understanding of the availability and interactions of a variety of community services and agencies and of a range of service providers.
• Utilize agency guidelines, specific state or federal standards, and principles of a variety of supportive counseling techniques to provide services. Referrals are documented in accordance with agency requirements.
• Work with inmates, families, habilitation/treatment teams in the development and implementation of treatment plans.
• Contact with other professionals is required in the coordination of services, programs and consultation.
  
  

Description of Work

Responsibilities

Located in Black Mountain, NC, Western Correctional Center for Women is a minimum custody facility on a 100+ acre compound that can house up to 366 inmates. This position responsibilities will include:

• Evaluate the offender’s situation and her ability to deal with it, developing a social history, psychosocial assessment, service plan and/or treatment plan and follow-up.
• Develop community or service resources.
• Perform assessments to identify needs and establish an appropriate service/treatment plan to provide supportive/directive counseling to inmates and families in addressing needs.
• Utilize knowledge of a range of services and of supportive level counseling and other counseling techniques to provide services.
• Utilize social work practices and theories, an understanding of the availability and interactions of a variety of community services and agencies and of a range of service providers.
• Utilize agency guidelines, specific state or federal standards, and principles of a variety of supportive counseling techniques to provide services. Referrals are documented in accordance with agency requirements.
• Work with inmates, families, habilitation/treatment teams in the development and implementation of treatment plans.
• Contact with other professionals is required in the coordination of services, programs and consultation.
  
  

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.

This is a REPOST. Previous applicants MUST REAPPLY to be considered.

This position has required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). Please review them carefully. If you have the required KSAs for this position, enter a detailed description in the WORK EXPERIENCE section of your application. Remember to SAVE each job entry. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities will no longer be accepted in the Supplemental Questions section of the application.

As of January 01, 2025, there are new increase adjustments to the state's pay plans which were approved by the State Human Resources Commission, effective January 01, 2025.

Note To Current State Employees

The salary grade for this position is NC11. 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.

About The NC Department Of Adult Correction

DAC is the largest state agency with more than 26,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation. We have a mission that matters!

About Western Correctional Center For Women (WCCW)

Western Correctional Center for Women (formerly Swannanoa Correctional Center for Women) opened on July 7, 2008 and is a minimum custody facility housing approx. 360 female offenders located in Black Mountain, NC. WCCW renovated four dormitories: Greenwood, Frye, Sloop and Gilliat. Renovations on the vocation building provided offenders with an educational classroom and an operating greenhouse. Renovations to the Buchanan building accommodated the increasing offender population and offer more educational classrooms and a medical wing. On Oct. 4, 2021, the facility's name was changed to Western Correctional Center for Women.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Documented knowledge of social work techniques and practices.
  
  

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 years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. Seehttps://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.

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who 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 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.
• If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
• The 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 Prohibitions(Download PDF reader).
  
  

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

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 Santino East at 919-582-6110.

Judicial Branch employees are eligible for the North Carolina State Government benefits package. The package consists of a comprehensive collection of benefit options including medical coverage, defined benefit retirement, supplemental retirement, flexible benefits, supplemental insurance, and other miscellaneous benefits.

Employees of the North Carolina Judicial Department have the opportunity to participate in an array of benefit offerings depending on employment status. The Benefits Eligibility Chart describes benefit eligibility by employment status.

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