Correctional Behavioral Specialist I - Maury CI

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking a Correctional Behavioral Specialist I at Maury Correctional Institution in Hookerton, NC. This full-time position involves data entry, reporting clinical impressions, and assisting in counseling activities to support inmates' treatment goals.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in psychology or related human services field; one year of psychological testing may be required for diagnostics.

Qualifications

• Proficient knowledge of fundamental principles, techniques and methods of behavior therapy including assessments, goal development and activities.
• Proficient knowledge of behavior management techniques.
• Working knowledge of population served and area requirements.
• Demonstrated skills in writing goals and programs.
• Proven ability to plan and conduct leisure/rehabilitative activities.
• Proven ability to evaluate and document progress and present to Treatment Team.

Responsibilities

• Data entry, collection and reporting of clinical impressions for inmates.
• Assist in group or individual supportive counseling in activities.
• Monitor, maintain and inventory supplies used for programming.
• Set up testing situations in diagnostic center.
• Assist in aftercare planning under clinical supervision.
• Crisis intervention and referral to treatment staff as required.

Skills

Proficiency in behavior therapy

Behavior management techniques

Counseling skills

Goal setting and program development

Rapport with population served

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or human services

Job description

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - Operations Job Classification Title Correctional Behavioral Specialist I (S) Position Number 65024538 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 position is located at Maury Correctional Institution in Hookerton, NC. Maury Correctional Institution is a close-custody prison housing male offenders. The facility is designed to house a maximum capacity of 1500 offenders. Positions at this level perform Duties include data entry, collection, and making and reporting clinical impressions of inmates during assessment or in daily activities on the Residential Mental Health or infirmary unit. This position may assist in group or individual supportive counseling in groups such as arts and crafts, leisure activities, horticulture, and quilting. This position may be responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and inventorying supplies used for programming. Employees may set up testing situations in the diagnostic center and in monitoring inmates as they work on treatment goals and may also assist in aftercare planning under the direction of a clinical social worker. Employee's supportive counseling role includes the use of crisis intervention techniques and referral to treatment staff as required

Salary Range

Salary Range: $ 33,902 - $59,327

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Proficient knowledge of fundamental principles, techniques and methods of behavior therapy field to include assessments, evaluations, development of goals and activities.
• Proficient knowledge of behavior management techniques.
• Working knowledge of population served and of the area when required for particular job.
• Demonstrated skills in writing goals and programs.
• Proven ability to plan and conduct program of leisure/rehabilitative activities.
• Proven ability to evaluate and document progress and to present to the Treatment Team.
• Proven ability to establish rapport and relate to population served, families, colleagues and staff, community agencies and groups and variety of treatment service disciplines.

Work Schedule

**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.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or other human services field from an appropriately accredited institution with several classes in psychology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Note: Positions being recruited specifically for diagnostics will require at least one year administering and/or conducting psychological testing.

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.

Valuing Education and Experience

The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.