N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:17-4.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 10A:17-4.6 - Social Work Manual

(a) The Social Work Supervisor or designee, in conjunction with the Director of the Office of Transitional Services or designee, and the social work staff shall develop a manual for the practice of social work and the maintenance and delivery of social services within the correctional facility/unit. This manual shall include, but is not limited to, the:

1. Purposes, responsibilities and procedures for the operation of the Social Work Department;

2. Guidelines for establishing priorities for social work program activities;

3. Guidelines for handling referrals;

4. Guidelines for the management of specific populations within the correctional facility;

5. Caseload and staffing ratios;

6. Policies regarding staff training; and

7. Procedures for social work interaction and referrals to other departments or agencies.

(b) Copies of the Social Work Manual shall be distributed or made available to:

1. The Assistant Commissioner;

2. The Director, Office of Transitional Services;

3. The Administrator;

4. The Associate Administrator or Assistant Superintendent(s);

5. The correctional facility/unit administrative staff;

6. All Social Work Department staff; and

7. Any other correctional facility/unit staff deemed necessary by the Administrator or designee, or the Supervisor of the Social Services Department.

(c) The Social Work Manual shall be reviewed, amended as necessary and approved by the Director of the Office of Transitional Services or designee on an annual basis.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:17-4.6

Amended by 48 N.J.R. 1459(a), effective 7/18/2016