PSCS Social Worker I/II
The main purpose of this position is to provide the full range of social work services to incarcerated individuals housed at the assigned DPSCS facility, and provide services to the assigned regional institutions as needed.
Social Work Services:
- Provides clinical and case management services which include the development of comprehensive re-entry plans for special needs incarcerated individuals;
- Provides individual intervention for crisis intervention and/or problem-solving as assigned;
- Provides on-going individual therapy as assigned and resources permit;
- Provides assessments for PREA screening and follow-up, for eligibility for domestic violence group treatment and for release planning services;
- Conducts therapeutic/didactic groups with a cognitive-behavioral theory base to the general population;
- Presents at clinical staff meetings when scheduled.
Related Administrative Duties:
- Maintains and completes monthly reports, statistics, case notes and appropriate records on all services provided;
- Participates in institutional, regional and divisional staff meetings;
- Serves on special task forces and work groups as assigned by supervisor;
- Completes special projects or tasks as assigned.
Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.
PSCS Social Worker I, Criminal Justice
Education: Determined by the State Board of Social Work Examiners under the licensing requirements for Social Workers.
Experience: None.
PSCS Social Worker II, Criminal Justice
Education: Determined by the State Board of Social Work Examiners under the licensing requirements for Social Workers.
Experience: Two years of experience providing clinical and therapeutic social work services through the application of the principles, methods and procedures of professional social work to clients requiring rehabilitative counseling.
Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a commissioned officer in Social Work classifications or Social Work specialty codes in the Social Science, Psychology or Welfare fields of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.