Correctional Programs Director I - Wake Correctional Center

Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 43,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

NCFlex

Supplemental Benefits

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community 2

Job summary

NC Department of Adult Correction is seeking a Classification and Re-Entry Manager to direct programming for offender re-entry at a minimum custody facility. This internal posting requires coordination with DCS and supervision of three Program Supervisors to implement and audit program activities.

Wake Correctional Center, a minimum-security facility, hosts incentive wage work and various educational and vocational programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or Criminal Justice.
• Two years of experience in correctional programs management or related work.
• Documented experience with report writing and case management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administering programs with a broad scope at a minimum custody correctional facility.
• Directing major programs and transitional re-entry services, in-house and within the community.
• Coordinating Community-Based Programs and supervising 3 Program Supervisors.
• Meeting with local constituencies and the DCS staff to maintain positive working relationships.
• Serving in a custody role during emergencies and disturbances.

Skills

Report writing

Case management

Counseling techniques

Intake interviewing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or Criminal Justice

Job description

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 the Associate Warden of Programs at a minimum custody correctional facility, this position serves as a Classification and Re-Entry Manager and will direct programming for the re-entry of offenders.

• Administering programs with a broad scope and complexity at a minimum custody correctional facility.
• Directing major programs as the direct contact for transitional re-entry services, both in-house and within the community.
• Assisting with ensuring that Community-Based Programs are ran efficiently according to NCDAC policy. Additional program areas are Offender Classification and Correctional Programs (Incentive Wage, Adult Basic Education, Volunteer Programs, Religion, Recreation Residential Substance Abuse and Supportive Counseling).
• Meeting with local constituencies and the Division of Community Supervision (DCS) staff and maintaining positive working relationships.
• Supervising 3 Program Supervisors and subordinate staff who are responsible for the implementation, development and the maintenance of the programs on a daily basis.
• Conducting in-house audits on all Programs Supervisors and their staff’s caseloads to ensure compliance with Programs Standards and Case Management Policy.
• Coordinating programs and custody staff.
• Serving in a custody role during emergency situations, such as disturbances and escapes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

Compensation and Benefits

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.

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

This posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night BEFORE the end date listed above.

This Is An Internal Posting Open Only For Current North Carolina Department Of Adult Corrections Employees, And Eligible State Government Reduction in Force (RIF) Candidates From North Carolina State Government, or Current Temporary Employees.

This is a REPOST. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.

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.

About Wake Correctional Center

Wake Correctional Center Wake Correctional Center in Raleigh is a minimum-security prison for adult males. It is primarily a “work” unit in that 80 percent of the offenders leave the facility each day for incentive wage work assignments in various state agencies in the Wake County area. Offenders also work at other area adult correctional-facilities and Correction Enterprises operations. There are also offenders nearing their release date that participate on the work release program, leaving the facility to work for businesses in the community. Incentive wage work assignments are also available at the prison in the food service, clothes house, janitorial, landscaping, maintenance, canteen, and recreation areas. Wake Technical Community College works with the prison to provide full-time vocational classes in Certified Communications, Heating/Air Conditioning and Electrical Wiring. Part-time classes in Blueprint Reading and Horticulture are also available. Educational classes in GED preparation, college-level courses and college correspondence classes are available.

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

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.