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NC Dept of Public Safety
Program: Central Prison Social Work
URL: https://www.nc.gov/agencies/public-safety
Contact Person: Gregory Holloway
MSW Supervisor: Gregory Holloway
Address: 1300 Western Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27606
Phone: 919-743-2484
Fax: 919-743-2383
Email: gregory.holloway@ncdps.gov
Level: MSW Advanced Yr
Agency Auspices: Public
Age Groups: Adult
Setting: Direct practice (micro)
Transportation: Car Not Needed
Work Hours: 8am-4:30pm
Disabilities: Yes
Screening Required: Criminal Check, Other
Other Screenings Required: In-person Interview
Number of Students: 3
Fields of Practice: Criminal Justice
Other Fields of Practice:
Major Functions: After Care/Follow Up, Assessment, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Discharge Planning, Documentation, Information/referral, Intake, Social History, Team Meetings, Treatment planning
Other Functions:
Tasks/Assignments for intern: Social workers at Central Prison handle admissions and discharges and a wide variety of tasks in between. There will be opportunities for learning in all areas of the prison but particularly in the medical and mental health facilities. This is considered a direct practice setting and nearly all aspects will involve working with adult male offenders in a maximum security facility.
Ideal student description: Student interns should be interested and open to providing services in multiple areas. No prior corrections experience is required but potential candidates should mindful of the environment and populations housed here at all times. Firm boundaries are a must in corrections.
Pay/stipend offered?: No