Cumberland County Department of Corrections - Social Worker – Institutions

8/3/2026 – Social Worker – Institutions – Cumberland County Department of Corrections – Salary: $41,801 – $44,967

DEFINITION: Under direction in an institution, performs office and field work involved in providing needed social assistance for clients; does related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: The duties and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

• Organizes assigned tasks concerned with social problems of clients and develops effective work methods.
• Observes patients during group social therapy and activity sessions.
• Assists the Program Coordinator and Program Director in the evaluation of patients.
• May aid the family and patient in resolving problems.
• Prepares social casework histories.
• Contacts and maintains cooperative relationships with private and other public social agencies in the community.
• Prepares reports in the form of case entries.
• Participates in professional and related meetings and conferences.
• Maintains essential records and files.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester-hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Four (4) years of professional experience in social work having responsibility for gathering social information from clients, determining their needs, planning and carrying out treatment plans geared to the needs of individual clients.

OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.

LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

HOURS: Monday through Friday, 35 hours per week

NOTE: Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of physical fitness and drug screening.

The County of Cumberland offers a wide array of benefits for all full-time employees. Benefits include Retirement Programs, Medical/RX Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Supplemental Insurance options, Paid Leave, and Tuition Reimbursement. Specific benefits are subject to the provisions of County policy and the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Part time employees are eligible for leave benefits as required by New Jersey law.

• Retirement Programs
• Medical/RX Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supplemental Insurance options
• Paid Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

The County of Cumberland is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to recruit and hire qualified individuals without discrimination and regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, breastfeeding, gender identity or expression, disability, liability for military service, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait and genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing).

Cumberland County employment is governed by the rules and regulations of the NJ Civil Service Commission.