Casework Associate II - State of North Carolina

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

This position is for Perquimans Juvenile Detention Center, Hertford, NC.

The primary purpose of this position is to:

• Provide case management and coordination of services concerning medical, mental health, and substance abuse issues thus providing a continuum of care to the juveniles being detained.
• Serve as contact person and liaison between the juvenile, center, medical services provider, mental health services provider, substance abuse services provider, Juvenile Court Counselors, Department of Social Services representatives, Health Department, hospital/ER and any other professional agencies, community agencies, or stakeholders within the scope of the Department's confidentiality policy and HIPPA.
• Schedule health, mental health, and substance abuse related appointments as indicated as well as provide or arrange transportation to the appointments and accompany juvenile to appointment if the need is indicated.
• Required to document results of medical, mental health, and substance abuse assessments and testing; treatment provided; and any indicated follow-up in the juvenile's record, medical record, discharge summaries, and electronic data base.
• Compile and maintain data which will be utilized to compile required monthly reports.
•  Ensure Medical Policy compliance by checking medical records and medication administration for accuracy.
• Ensure medication supply is maintained by verifying medication, contacting the juvenile's parent/guardian, medication provider, hospital, and pharmacy to ensure continuation of medication and medication compliance.
• Required to directly supervise juveniles in the center.
• Ensure that the procedures and guidelines of the center are followed.
• Provide crisis intervention and group counseling.

The position confers with Court Counselors, Social Workers, Juvenile Officers, Psychologists, Lawyers and Parents regarding youth behavior.

Other duties include:  Helping to train new employees and providing supervision to direct care staff, contracted medical personnel, interns and volunteers. This position will assist with ensuring medical and medication training is provided to new employees and reviewed yearly. This position is also in charge of the center in the absence of the director and/or a supervisor. 

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

Note to Current State Employees:

The salary grade for this position is NC06.  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 Juvenile Justice:

The Juvenile Justice Section is committed to the reduction and prevention of juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety.  Click here to learn more about the North Carolina Department of Public Safety's Juvenile Justice Overview.  If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina's youth, we would welcome you to be part of the team. 

About the NC Dept. of Public Safety (DPS):

The mission of DPS is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through prevention, protection, and preparation with integrity and honor.  Included in this department are Alcohol Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Information Network, Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, NC National Guard, NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency, Samarcand Training Academy, State Capitol Police, and State Highway Patrol.  Also included are these Boards and Commissions: ABC Commission, Governor’s Crime Commission, Private Protective Services Commission, and Boxing & Combat Sports Commission.  DPS is comprised of approximately 6,000 permanent positions and nearly 13,000 NC National Guard temporary positions.