Correctional Case Manager - Western Correctional Center for Women

NCdotGov; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual for a full-time role at a minimum custody facility. This position involves managing a caseload of offenders, providing essential counseling, and coordinating rehabilitation programs. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring smooth transitions for offenders re-entering the community. With a focus on supportive counseling and case management, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals. Join a team committed to fostering rehabilitation and community reintegration in a supportive environment.

Benefits

State Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Knowledge of case management practices and supportive counseling techniques.
• Educational requirement: associate degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry a caseload of offenders with supportive counseling and assessments.
• Assist in rehabilitation programs and transition planning.

Skills

Case Management

Supportive Counseling

Interviewing Techniques

Transition Planning

Education

Associate Degree in Criminal Justice

High School Diploma/GED with Custody Experience

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.

This is a REPOST. Previous applicants MUST REAPPLY to be considered.

This position requires specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. Please review them carefully. If you have the knowledge, enter a detailed description in the BODY or DUTIES SUMMARY section of your application. Remember to SAVE your entries. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities will no longer be given in a Supplemental Question.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. Work hours: 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday - 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 for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected, a new salary will be recalculated 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 lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation.

About Western Correctional Center for Women (WCCW):

Opened on July 7, 2008, WCCW is a minimum custody facility housing approximately 360 female offenders in Black Mountain, NC. It has undergone renovations to provide educational classrooms, a greenhouse, and medical facilities. The facility was renamed in 2021.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Knowledge of case management practices or supportive counseling techniques and/or interviewing techniques for intake assessments.
• Educational requirement: an associate degree in Criminal Justice, Human Services, Recreation, or a related field, OR a high school diploma/GED with two years of custody experience, 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.