Social Worker

Job DetailsJob Location: Mounty Holly, NJ 08060Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $37.00 - $41.00 HourlyJob Shift: Day Full Time-Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm   POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the planning and delivery of social rehabilitative programs as a required element of inmate treatment. Participate with the treatment team in the development and delivery of individualized, comprehensive plans of care. Participate and coordinate discharge planning.   PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: Assist inmates in developing skills for performing daily manual tasks Assist inmates in practicing functional, pre-vocational, vocational, cell sanitation and self-care skills/activities of daily living Assist inmates in sensor/motor, educational, recreational and social activities designed to help inmates (including handicapped inmates) develop and regain physical and mental functioning and adjust to limitations Assist in the development and implementation of treatment plans for assigned inmates, consistent with current policies and procedures Interview inmates to ascertain specific needs and provide appropriate counsel Select constructive activities suited to each individual’s physical capacity, level of intelligence, interests and degree of independence Assist inmates in preparing for release Teach individual skills and techniques needed to capably participate in life activities and evaluate individual progress Aid inmates in developing a better sense of duty and responsibility toward society Review inmates’ educational backgrounds and discuss plans for continuing education Provide appropriate documentation in the medical record regarding any changes in an inmate’s functionality, the occurrence of critical incidents, group counseling and individual counseling Consult with Probation, the Police Department, the Prosecutor’s Office and other agencies to coordinate rehabilitation efforts Abide by the security regulations and confidentiality requirements of the facility assigned to Participate in on-going assessment and discharge planning Participate in and contribute to the planning of training activities Maintain regular contact with supervisors Assume personal responsibility for on-going professional growth and development Assist with bi-weekly telepsychiatry as requested by supervisors Perform other duties as requested by the Psychiatrist in a manner consistent with the Social Services profession, the goals and objectives of the program, and CFG and DOC policies Comply with the employment standards of both CFG and the assigned facility Adherent to the assigned work schedule All other duties, as assigned     QualificationsPOSITION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work required. Must have at least two years of mental health experience in a residential or correctional setting.  Must conform to the security clearance standards of the institution where employed. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:   The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use their hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.   I have read the above job description and agree to perform the responsibilities as described above. I understand that this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills and responsibilities required of personnel as classified.