Correctional Case Manager

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in a vital role focused on offender rehabilitation. This full-time position involves assessing offender needs, developing effective case plans, and ensuring compliance with rehabilitation programs. The role is crucial in facilitating successful transitions for offenders returning to the community. With a commitment to making a difference, the organization offers a supportive environment where employees can thrive while contributing to public safety and community well-being. If you are passionate about helping others and making a positive impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

State Benefits

Qualifications

• Knowledge of supportive counseling techniques required.
• Education and experience in criminal justice or related fields needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments and develop case plans for offenders.
• Organize rehabilitation programs and monitor compliance.

Skills

Supportive counseling techniques

Education

Associate's degree in Criminal Justice

High school diploma or GED with custody experience

Job description

Reporting to a Correctional Programs Supervisor, this position is responsible for conducting initial assessments of offender needs and developing case plans, monitoring for compliance and results, and revising as appropriate to meet offender needs and achieve system objectives. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Assessing offender behavior and developing counseling strategies to achieve desired offender progress.
2. Answering offender questions, giving information about classification and sentencing status, corresponding with offender’s families, and providing supportive counseling.
3. Organizing and directing the activities of various rehabilitation programs provided for offenders.
4. Conducting work release and home leave investigations, coordinating community resources, and planning and coordinating transition (re-entry) prior to parole or release into the community.
5. Making recommendations to the offender classification committees on an offenders’ program involvement or custody level change.
6. Working with offenders whose problems, needs, and comprehension levels vary greatly.
7. Working in all sections of a Close, Medium, and Minimum Custody prison facility, which places them in constant contact with offenders.
8. Serving in a custody role during certain activities and working some evening hours, weekends, and holidays.

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

As of January 01, 2025, there are new increase adjustments to the state’s pay plans which were approved by the State Human Resources Commission, effective January 01, 2025. The new salary range will be $35,984 - $62,971.

This advertisement is seeking to fill MULTIPLE positions: 60059383 and 65010461.

This is a RE-POST. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to re-apply.

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.

About Scotland Correctional Institution:

Scotland Correctional Institution is located in Laurinburg, North Carolina and houses up to 1,800 male offenders in a close, medium, and minimum custody facility.

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.

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

1. Knowledge of supportive counseling techniques

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. Seehttps://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guidefor details.

Associate's degree in Criminal Justice, Human Services, Recreation, or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution
Or
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of custody experience within the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction
Or
An equivalent combination of training and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications:
MUST be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

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. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance and Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs and Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry.

The Division of Institutions employs over 19,000 staff, operates 56 institutions and is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 30,000 incarcerated individuals across North Carolina. Our division categorizes the institutions into 3 custody levels, which include minimum, medium, and close. The Division of Institutions has a duty to provide a secure and safe environment along with the proper care and supervision for every individual, in our custody.

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

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.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. 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. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to the education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

1. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
2. 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. 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.
3. 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.
4. If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
5. 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." 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.
6. PerNC General Statute 143B-972.1, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in theFBI’s Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (“RAP Back”). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.
7. If you were ever charged with a criminal offense at some point in your life, you will be required to provide certified and true copies of warrant(s) and judgment(s) for each offense (other than a minor traffic violation) as a condition of employment, even if documentation and charges have previously been reported to this agency.

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