Correctional Case Manager - Warren Correctional Institution

Adult Correction; Manson (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

Paid Vacation

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction seeks a full-time Correctional Case Manager at Warren Correctional Institution in Manson, NC. The position covers supportive counseling for offenders and coordination of rehabilitation programs.

Applicants must have an Associate degree or equivalent custody experience, and be eligible for certification. The role offers a salary range of $37,377 - $65,408 with benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry a caseload of offenders, providing supportive counseling.
• Assist in coordination of rehabilitation programs for offenders.
• Maintain records and a recall system.
• Answer phones and type records.

Skills

Case management practices

Supportive counseling techniques

Interviewing techniques

Education

Associate degree in Criminal Justice

High School diploma and 2 years custody experience

Job description

Position Title and Number

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - OPS - Institutions Operations Job Classification Title Correctional Case Manager (S) Position Number 60062627

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 functions in the Programs section at Warren Correctional Institution in Manson NC, which houses approximately 850 multi-level custody male offenders. This position’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Carrying a caseload of offenders, which involves supportive counseling, answering and following up on offenders’ questions and problems, and making recommendations to the classification committee.
• Assisting in major dynamic programs or coordinate major or specialized programs for the rehabilitation of offenders, such as offender work assignments, work release, education, or recreation; as well as transition planning and coordinating.
• Maintaining records and a recall system.
• Answering phones and typing records and correspondences.

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

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Salary Range: $37,377 - 65,408

This posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night BEFORE the end date listed above. This vacancy announcement is to fill two (2) positions. Applicants applying for position number 60070334 will also be considered for position number 60062627.

Contract Type and Working Hours

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.

Supplemental Application Information

Application Process NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application. Applications must include:

• Complete education history (including high school)
• Full work experience details
• Certificates and licenses, if applicable
• Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions.

Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination. Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen. If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.

Criminal Justice Certified Positions

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.

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
• Education Equivalency Verification

The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference 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 an NGB-23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD-256 or NGB-22, along with the state application.

PREA Requirement

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.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Contact Information

If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Celeste Robinson at [e-mail] or by phone at 919-582-6116. (Email is preferred and more efficient.)

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Associate 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.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.