Correctional Programs Supervisor

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, Bertie Correctional Institution in Windsor, NC, seeks a Correctional Programs Supervisor (S) to administer rehabilitation programs and supervise staff in a close-custody facility.

You will coordinate educational/vocational, volunteer, religious, and recreation programs, and oversee offender classification and counseling while maintaining clear communication with staff, offenders, and the public.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services or criminal justice field and one year of experience in corrections or related work.
• Ability to train, supervise, and evaluate staff; manage correctional programs.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and evaluate documents and behavioral data.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate subordinate staff.
• Instruct offenders in use of tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Perform crisis interventions and routine counseling (including suicide prevention).
• Work in close custody facilities under stressful conditions.
• Account for supplies and conduct surveillance of assigned area.
• Obtain Notary public certification to provide notary services for offenders.
• Conduct background checks for volunteers and contracted staff.

Skills

Supportive counseling techniques

Community services knowledge

Training and supervision

Crisis intervention

Staff supervision

Notary public certification

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 Supervisor (S)

Position Number

60060532

Grade

NC08

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 in located at Bertie Correctional Institution in Windsor, NC. Reporting to the Correctional Programs Director I, this position will ensure the effective verbal and written communication with other staff, offenders, and the general public. This position is responsible for providing and supervising programs for the rehabilitation of offenders at a close-custody correctional facility. The primary programs areas are offender classification; correctional programs including educational/vocational, volunteer program s, religion, and recreation, and correctional counseling.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Other responsibilities of this position include the following: Reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating various documents and behavioral data gathered from interviews, written documentation, and personal observations.

• Effectively train, observe, evaluate, and supervise subordinate staff in their duties and responsibilities. - Developing, implementing, and managing correctional programs.


• Demonstrating and instructing offenders in the proper and safe use of tools, equipment, and supplies.


• Accurately operating various office machines and preparing written reports and forms which accurately reflect information reviewed from various sources.


• Performing crisis interventions and routine counseling to include suicide prevention.


• Working in all sections of a Close/Medium Custody prison facility, working under stressful conditions caused by direct contact with incarcerated offenders who can become physically violent and verbally abusive, and being capable of defending oneself against attacks by violent persons.


• Accounting for supplies and equipment and conducting continuous visual and audio surveillance of assigned work area.

• Obtain Notary of the public certification to provide notary services for the offender population.


• Conduct DCI checks for volunteers and contracted staff through local community college partner.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences:

Salary Range $39,244 - $68,679

Candidates now meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Knowledge of supportive counseling techniques.


• Knowledge of services available to individuals from the community and other public and private programs.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before the End Date.

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. 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.


• Applicantsmaybe 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.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference:

• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4Form (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.” Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NCDAC: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions.

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.

Bachelor’s degree in a human services or criminal justice field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in corrections or related work; or an equivalent combination of education 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.