Correctional Behavioral Specialist I - Maury CI

State of North Carolina; Snow Hill (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is seeking a Correctional Behavioral Specialist I at Maury Correctional Institution. This full-time role involves clinical assessments, supportive counseling, and program planning for inmates, requiring a bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field. Join a dedicated team to make a significant impact in rehabilitation and mental health support within the correctional system.

Qualifications

• Proficient knowledge of behavior management techniques.
• Working knowledge of population served and area requirements.
• Demonstrated skills in writing goals and programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and report on inmate behavior.
• Assist with group counseling activities.
• Monitor and inventory supplies for programming.

Skills

Behavior management techniques

Crisis intervention

Rapport-building

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology

Relevant human services field

Job description

Correctional Behavioral Specialist I - Maury CI

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This position is located at Maury Correctional Institution. Â 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.Â

This position may assist with group or individual supportive counseling in various settings, including arts and crafts, leisure activities, horticulture, and quilting. This position may be responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and inventorying supplies used for programming. Â Employees may set up testing situations in the diagnostic center and in monitoring offenders as they work on treatment goals. They may also assist in aftercare planning under the direction of a clinical social worker. The employee's supportive counseling role includes the use of crisis intervention techniques and referrals to treatment staff as required.Â

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.Â

Note to Current State Employees:Â 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.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application. If you would like more information on how to apply for our jobs through the state application and/or more information on Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs), click on the following resource links: Introduction to the State Government Job Applicationand/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs).  Note:  To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following: Â

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

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

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.Â

Special Note: Positions being recruited specifically for diagnostics will require at least one year administering and/or conducting psychological testing.

Management Preferences

The coursework should include general psychology, statistics, abnormal personality, and developmental psychology.

Come Join Us To Make A Difference

Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. Â This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Â Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry. Â

The Division of Comprehensive Health Services is dedicated to providing evidence-based, compassionate, and constitutionally consistent medical care to all offenders in custody. Their goal is to ensure that all offenders receive full-spectrum medical care from the time of entry until their release.Â

The team of physicians, nurses, behavioral health services, dental services, psychiatric services, pharmacy services, and licensed healthcare administration services work together to provide emergent, acute, routine, and chronic health care, as well as preventive medicine at all prison facilities. They also coordinate with specialists and other clinical consultants outside of prisons throughout the state to ensure comprehensive health and well-being towards a safe transition from prison, improving public health, and decreasing recidivism.

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. Â We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

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DAC 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.

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It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Â Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates/licenses. Â Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Â Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to the education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Â Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Â Â

• 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 a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Â If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Â Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
• The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Â Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader).
  
  

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status." Â If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. Â If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. Â If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Monique Cowan at [e-mail].

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