Social Worker - Chatham YDC

State of North Carolina•Pittsboro, NC

1d•$45,431 - $79,504•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker works at Chatham Youth Development Center and supports court-involved youth through a child- and family-centered service planning model. The role facilitates service planning team meetings, coordinates services while juveniles are in the facility, and helps ensure that each youth receives an individualized plan addressing their needs. Initial plans are developed within a month of arrival, with the team meeting at least monthly to review progress and adjust plans as needed. Teams include the juvenile, parent(s) or guardian, a home-district court counselor, the Social Worker, a licensed mental health clinician, and a school representative; other facility staff and community stakeholders may also participate. The position involves professional administrative work, coordination with facility and community partners, and management of court commitment orders. Social Workers may attend meetings away from the facility, conferences, and workshops. The position is located in Siler City, Chatham County, North Carolina, and is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Salary range is $45,431–$79,504.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution; or a bachelor’s degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience; or a master’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience; or a 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.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience providing effective case management, including crisis management.
Demonstrated experience working with interdisciplinary treatment teams within system-of-care expectations.
Demonstrated experience working with at-risk juvenile and family populations involving case and/or legal processes.
Documented knowledge of psychosocial, behavioral, and/or socioeconomic challenges.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and evaluate service plans, and ensure that services are delivered.
Ensure program services meet division standards and policy guidelines and align with social work values and principles.
Develop community relations and coordinate liaison activities with human service agencies, community groups, and schools.
Coordinate treatment, lead service planning team activities, and provide supportive conversations with juveniles.
Facilitate release planning with juvenile court counselors, arranging treatment and service resources in the youth’s home community and connecting youth to needed services before release.
Identify, schedule, and manage paperwork and authorizations for off-site therapeutic and educational activities, including vocational activities, home visits, and other off-campus outings.
Document the official service planning document for each youth in the facility.
Understand and manage court commitment orders.
Coordinate juvenile services while youth are in a Youth Development Center, including education, treatment, employment training, and behavior modification plans.
Attend meetings away from the facility regarding divisional services, as well as conferences and workshops, when required.
Participate in special treatment-related work groups and committees when assigned.