Correctional Case Manager - Central Prison

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Svc

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

NC Department of Adult Correction is seeking a Corrections Case Manager (S) to perform classification reviews, assessments, and counseling for adult offenders. The role involves coordinating program referrals, housing guidance, and maintaining communications with staff and the public.

This is a full-time position at Central Prison in Raleigh, NC, with standard hours 8am-5pm and potential after-hours work to meet needs. A challenging, safety-focused environment is expected.

Qualifications

• Documented knowledge of case management practices, or supportive counseling techniques and/or interviewing techniques for intake assessments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, offenders, and the general public under stress.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular periodic classification reviews, needs assessments, plans, job assignments, program referrals and one-on-one counseling.
• Provide transitional information, housing assistance, and classification recommendations during offender reviews.
• Communicate effectively with staff, offenders, and the public.
• Work under stressful conditions with incarcerated individuals and provide crisis interventions including suicide prevention.
• Prepare written reports reflecting data from interviews, documents and observations.
• Possess flexibility to assist in any certified capacity as needed.

Skills

Case management knowledge

Crisis intervention

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Job Classification Title

Correctional Case Manager (S)

Position Number

60066537

Grade

NC07

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

• Performing regular periodic classification reviews, needs assessments, plans, job assignments, program referrals and regular scheduled one-on-one contact for the purposes of correctional and/or motivational counseling.
• Providing transitional information, assisting with housing and recommendations for the classification upon offender review and assisting with onsite activities.
• Communicating effectively with other staff, offenders, and the general public.
• Working under stressful conditions caused by direct contact with incarcerated offenders, who can become physically violent and verbally abusive, being capable of defending oneself against attack and performing crisis interventions to include suicide prevention.
• Preparing written reports which accurately reflect data reviewed by various sources, reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating various documents and behavior data gathered from interviews, written documentation, and personal observation.
• This is a certified position and employees may be subject to assist in any certified capacity as needed.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

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 but applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Documented knowledge of case management practices, or supportive counseling techniques and/or interviewing techniques for intake assessments.

Compensation and Benefits

The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

Salary Range : $37,377 - $65,408

This posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night BEFORE the end date listed above

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with established working hours of Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm and may require working beyond normal work schedule to meet business needs.

About Central Prison

Central Prison in Raleigh, NC has been in continuous service since 1884. It serves as the admission point into prison for adult male felons sentenced to 20 years or more and is the main medical and mental health center for male offenders. It also houses special populations, including death row and safe-keepers.

While security requires that certain offenders remain in their cells, there are more than 260 offender job assignments that include working in the kitchen, laundry or canteen. Offenders also work as barbers, janitors and clerks. Offenders can attend substance abuse group therapy meetings, Bible studies or worship services.

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.