Correctional Programs Director I

Adult Correction; Maury (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking a Corrections Programs Director I (NS) at Maury Correctional Institution to oversee offender programs and manage a broad scope of activities.

The role includes directing major programs such as offender classification, work release, education, counseling, and recreation; supervising staff, coordinating with custody teams, and responding in emergencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services or criminal justice field; 2 years of experience in correctional programs management or related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Directing and administering programs on a broader scope for offenders.
• Directing a major program (Offender classification; correctional programs: work release, incentive wage, study release, home leave, adult basic education, volunteer programs, religion, and recreation; supportive counseling).
• Supervising subordinate personnel responsible for the implementation, development, and maintenance of the programs on a daily basis.
• Coordinating programs with custody staff.
• Serving in a custody role during emergency situations as needed, such as disturbances and escapes.

Skills

Report writing

Case management

Interviewing techniques

Supportive counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or criminal justice

Job description

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Job Classification Title Correctional Programs Director I (NS) Position Number 60060984 Grade NC10

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

This position is located at Maury Correctional Institution Department at a multi custody male correctional facility, this position’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Directing and administering programs on a broader scope for offenders.
• Directing a major program. (The primary programs areas are Offender classification; correctional programs (work release, incentive wage, study release, home leave, adult basic education, volunteer programs, religion, and recreation); and supportive counseling.)
• Supervising subordinate personnel who are responsible for the implementation, development, and maintenance of the programs on a daily basis.
• Coordinating programs with custody staff.
• Serving in a custody role during emergency situations as needed, such as disturbances and escapes.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $43,267 - $75,718

Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Documented experience with report writing.
• Documented knowledge of case management practices, or supportive counseling techniques and/or interviewing techniques for intake assessments.

State Benefits Information

The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

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

Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

About the Division of Institutions

The Division of Institutions manages the daily operations of all state-operated prison facilities across North Carolina. Facilities are categorized by custody levels (minimum, medium, close) and house individuals serving sentences for felony convictions. The division provides safety, security, and rehabilitative services through trained custody staff, program facilitators, and administrative personnel.

Supplemental Application Information

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (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.

Applicants 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.

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.

Veteran's 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 NCDAC must adhere to the US Department of Justice Final Rule on the \"National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape.\" The Department ensures hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NCDAC.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, NCDAC will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a human services or criminal justice field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in correctional programs management or related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

State Application Resources / Frequently Asked Questions

Valuing Education and Experience – The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.