Correctional Behavioral Specialist I-Alexander Correctional 65025487

Adult Correction; Taylorsville (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State Benefits

Job summary

The State of North Carolina, Department of Adult Correction, seeks a Correctional Behavioral Specialist I (S) at Alexander Correctional Institution in Taylorsville, NC. You will administer and supervise psychological tests for offenders in a diagnostic/mental health setting and counsel to support adjustment to prison life.

Knowledge of crisis intervention and diagnostic testing is preferred. This is a full-time role with state benefits; background check is required.

Qualifications

• Crisis intervention and supportive counseling techniques knowledge.
• Understanding of psychiatric diagnostic categories and behaviors.
• Experience with diagnostic testing (at least one year).

Responsibilities

• Administer, score, and supervise psychological tests for offenders.
• Counsel offenders to facilitate rapport and valid test results.
• Interpret background information to prepare reports and aid adjustment.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Psychiatric diagnosis knowledge

Diagnostic testing

Counseling & suicide prevention

Job description

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - Operations Job Classification Title Correctional Behavioral Specialist I (S) Position Number 65025487 Grade NC05

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

This is a readvertisement for this position. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.

This position is located at Alexander Correctional Institution in Taylorsville, North Carolina. Work in this class involves administering, scoring, and supervising psychological tests to offenders in a diagnostic/mental health setting. Work also involves counseling with offenders to establish the necessary rapport and attitudes that facilitate valid test results. Work may also include gathering relevant social, criminal, and mental health background information necessary to adequately interpret test results and prepare reports. Employees typically also have an assigned supportive counseling caseload designed to aid offender's adjustment to prison environment and their psychological functioning. Employees function as liaison with diagnostic and treatment staff and may serve on various committees relative to treatment.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $33,902.00 - $59,327.00

Applicants now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Documented knowledge of crisis intervention and other supportive counseling techniques.
• Documented knowledge of psychiatric diagnostic categories and the various behaviors associated with each is essential to recognize those inmates that require more intensive intervention.
• Documented experience with diagnostic testing (at least one year administering and/or conducting psychological testing).
• Demonstrated knowledge to perform crisis intervention and routine counseling functions to include suicide prevention and recognizing abnormal behavior and taking appropriate action in accordance with established procedures.

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

Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.

Note to Current State Employees: 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.

Compensation and Benefits: The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the website for State Benefits.

Recruiter

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.