New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 92 - MANUAL OF STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES
Subchapter 11 - STAFF; RESPONSIBILITIES
Section 13:92-11.3 - Social service worker
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(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.