Community Employment Program Specialist - (Southern CI)

Adult Correction; Maryland; On-site; USD 36,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

NCFlex

Supplemental Benefits

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community 
59

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking a Community Employment Program Specialist to coordinate the adult developmental activities program for mentally and/or physically disabled offenders. This role focuses on wellness, rehabilitation, and transition planning prior to release.

Reporting to the Correctional Associate Warden of Programs, the position requires coordinating services, monitoring progress, and maintaining program materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services or business field from an accredited institution.
• Associate’s degree in a human services or business field from an accredited institution plus two years related work experience.
• High school diploma or GED with four years of related work experience or an equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the adult developmental activities program for mentally and/or physically disabled offenders.
• Provide wellness management and rehabilitation opportunities within the program.
• Monitor progress of disabled offenders assigned to the program.
• Maintain supplies and complete required reports for program participation.

Skills

Rehabilitation programs

Disability awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services or business

Associate’s degree in human services or business

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - Operations Job Classification Title Community Employment Program Specialist (S) Position Number 60072960 Grade NC06

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

Reporting to the Correctional Associate Warden of Programs, this position is responsible for coordinating the adult developmental activities program for mentally and/or physically disabled offenders.

• Providing opportunities for wellness management and rehabilitation.


• Addressing specific behaviors to prepare disabled offenders for transition planning prior to release.


• Monitoring the progress of disabled offenders assigned to the adult developmental activities program.


• Maintaining necessary supplies for program participation and completing necessary reports.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $35,596 - $62,294

Preferred Skills

• Working knowledge of various service and rehabilitation programs


• Working knowledge of basic limitations and characteristics of various disabling conditions

Employment Type

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.

State Benefits Information

• Health Insurance options


• Retirement Plans


• NCFlex


• Supplemental Benefits


• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave


• Paid Parental Leave

Note to Current State Employees

The salary grade for this position is NC06. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase may result.

About the Division of Institutions

The Division of Institutions manages the daily operations of all state-operated prison facilities across North Carolina. Facilities are categorized by custody levels (minimum, medium, close) and house individuals serving sentences for felony convictions. The division provides safety, security, and rehabilitative services through trained custody staff, program facilitators, and administrative personnel.

About Southern Correctional Institution

Southern Correctional Institution is located in Troy, North Carolina and houses up to 700 male offenders in a close, medium, and minimum custody facility.

Supplemental Application Information

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Requirements

• Complete education history (including high school)


• Full work experience details


• Certificates and licenses, if applicable


• Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions. Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions.


• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.

Education Equivalency Verification

The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD-256 or NGB-22, along with the state application.

PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services or business field such as human resources, marketing, business administration, business management, healthcare management, or public administration from an appropriately accredited institution


• Associate’s degree in a human services or business field (identified above) from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related work experience


• High school or General Educational Development (GED) and four years of directly related work experience


• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter Contact

Recruiter: Lyndsey Ryan Schrier Email: [e-mail]

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.