Correctional Behavioral Specialist I - Maury CI

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking a Correctional Behavioral Specialist I (S) at Maury Correctional Institution in Hookerton, NC. This full-time position involves data entry, assessment, and supportive counseling within a close-custody setting.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field, with coursework in psychology and the ability to develop goals and treatment activities. State benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or other human services field with psychology coursework.
• Skills in writing goals and programs.
• Familiarity with behavior therapy principles and assessment methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry, data collection, and report clinical impressions.
• Assist in group or individual counseling activities.
• Monitor and inventory supplies for programming.
• Set up testing situations in diagnostic centers; monitor inmates during treatment goals.
• Assist in aftercare planning under supervision of a clinical social worker.
• Use crisis intervention techniques and refer to treatment staff as required.

Skills

Behavior therapy

Behavior management

Population knowledge

Goal writing

Leisure program design

Progress evaluation

Rapport building

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology

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

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $ 33,902 – $59,327

Candidates 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:

• 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

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 PM The Night Before The End Date

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.

Supplemental Contact Information

NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. For more information about the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC), please visit us at our website.

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.