N.J. Admin. Code § 13:92-11.3

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

Section 13:92-11.3 - Social service worker

(a) At least one full-time social service worker, sometimes called a counselor or group worker, shall be employed in each detention facility.

(b) There shall be a minimum of one full time social service worker employed for every 20 juveniles in the detention facility.

(c) Social service workers responsible for meeting the social service needs of the juveniles, and included in meeting the social service worker-to-juvenile ratio, shall not have other responsibilities assigned to them, such as court liaison, administrative responsibilities, or other duties.

(d) The social service worker shall be responsible for implementing the social services program provided for in 13:92-9.4.

(e) The social service worker shall meet the minimum qualifications required by the New Jersey Department of Personnel for this position.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:92-11.3

Amended by R.1995 d.293, effective 6/5/1995.
See: 27 New Jersey Register 1101(a), 27 New Jersey Register 2221(a).
Amended by R.2000 d.189, effective 5/1/2000.
See: 32 New Jersey Register 651(a), 32 New Jersey Register 1627(a).
In (a), deleted "with an average daily population of fifteen or more juveniles" at the end; in (c), changed N.J.A.C. reference; and rewrote (d).
Amended by R.2005 d.372, effective 11/7/2005.
See: 37 New Jersey Register 1417(a), 37 New Jersey Register 4283(a).
In (b), added "service" following "social"; added new (c); recodified former (c)-(d) as (d)-(e).