Correctional Case Manager - Western Correctional Center for Women

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a minimum custody facility focused on offender rehabilitation and community reintegration. This full-time role involves managing a caseload, providing supportive counseling, and coordinating programs that enhance the rehabilitation process. As part of a large state agency, you will contribute to the safety and well-being of the community while helping individuals transition back into society. If you're passionate about making a difference and have the required skills, this opportunity offers a chance to positively impact lives in a supportive environment.

Benefits

State Benefits

Retirement Plans

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Experience in supportive counseling and case management.
• Knowledge of offender rehabilitation programs and transition planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of offenders with supportive counseling.
• Coordinate rehabilitation programs and transition planning.

Skills

Supportive Counseling

Assessment Development

Case Planning

Program Coordination

Transition Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Related Field

Job description

Located in Black Mountain, NC, Western Correctional Center for Women is a minimum custody facility on a 100+ acre compound that can house up to 366 inmates.

1. Carrying a caseload of offenders, which involves supportive counseling, conducting assessments, developing case plans, answering and following up on offender questions and problems, and making recommendations to the classification committee.
2. Assisting in major dynamic programs or coordinating major or specialized programs for offender rehabilitation, such as offender work assignments, work release, education, or recreation, as well as transition planning and coordination.
3. Coordinating transition (re-entry) prior to parole or release into the community.

Note: This is a repost. Previous applicants must reapply to be considered.

This position requires specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. Please review them carefully and include a detailed description of your knowledge in the application’s body or duties summary. Remember to save your entries, as knowledge, skills, and abilities will no longer be collected via supplemental questions.

This is a full-time position (40 hours/week) with State Benefits. Work hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with one late day each week.

Note to Current State Employees: The salary grade for this position is NC07. State employees are encouraged to apply, and if selected, a new salary will be calculated based on relevant education, experience, funding, and internal equity, which may result in a pay increase.

About the NC Department of Adult Correction: DAC is the largest state agency with over 26,000 employees, responsible for safeguarding citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation, along with the care, custody, and supervision of convicted adults.

About Western Correctional Center for Women: WCCW, formerly Swannanoa Correctional Center for Women, opened in 2008, housing approximately 360 female offenders. It has undergone renovations to provide educational and rehabilitative facilities. The name changed to Western Correctional Center for Women in 2021.

The required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, along with minimum education and experience, are detailed in the job posting. Applicants must document all qualifications on their application, as resumes are not accepted in lieu of this information.