Correctional Case Manager - (Scotland CI)

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

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Job Classification Title

Correctional Case Manager (S)

Position Number

60059387

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

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:

• 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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range

$37,377 - $65,408

This job posting will close at 11:59 pm, the night before the end date listed above.

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.

• Knowledge of supportive counseling techniques.

Necessary Special Qualifications

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

To be considered for a Correctional Case Manager position, ALL applicants must:

• Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302)
• Pass a criminal background check
• Produce a negative drug screening result
• Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations
• Possess a valid driver’s license

Required Adverse Weather Reporting

This position is designated as “Mandatory” and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

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

State Benefits Information

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.

Note to Current State Employees

The salary grade for this position is NC07. 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