Correctional Case Manager: Reentry & Rehab Specialist

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

Job summary

The NC Department of Adult Correction is hiring a Correctional Case Manager (S) to conduct initial assessments of offender needs, develop case plans, monitor compliance, and adjust as needed to meet system objectives. You will coordinate rehabilitation programs, conduct work release investigations, assist with transition to parole, and collaborate with classification committees.

This is a full-time state role with great benefits and requirements such as background checks and certification

Qualifications

• Knowledge of supportive counseling techniques.
• Must be eligible for certification by the NC Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Produce a negative drug screening result.
• Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assessing offender behavior and developing counseling strategies to achieve desired offender progress.
• Answering offender questions, giving information about classification and sentencing status, corresponding with offender’s families, and providing supportive counseling.
• Organizing and directing the activities of various rehabilitation programs provided for offenders.
• 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.
• Making recommendations to the offender classification committees on an offenders’ program involvement or custody level change.
• Working with offenders whose problems, needs, and comprehension levels, vary greatly.
• Working in all sections of a Close, Medium, and Minimum Custody prison facility, which places them in constant contact with offenders.
• Serving in a custody role during certain activities and working some evening hours, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Counseling techniques

Job description

The NC Department of Adult Correction is hiring a Correctional Case Manager (S) to conduct initial assessments of offender needs, develop case plans, monitor compliance, and adjust as needed to meet system objectives. You will coordinate rehabilitation programs, conduct work release investigations, assist with transition to parole, and collaborate with classification committees.

This is a full-time state role with great benefits and requirements such as background checks and certification