Correctional Programs Supervisor

Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

NC Flex supplemental benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Adult Correction is seeking a Correctional Programs Supervisor at Bertie Correctional Institution in Windsor, NC. The role manages offender rehabilitation programs, including educational, vocational, religious and recreation activities, and oversees program staff in a close-custody setting.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a human services or criminal justice field and at least one year of corrections experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services or criminal justice field and one year of experience in corrections or related work.
• Must be eligible for certification by the NC Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating documents and behavioral data.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate subordinate staff.
• Develop, implement, and manage correctional programs.
• Instruct offenders in use of tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Conduct crisis interventions and suicide prevention.

Skills

Counseling techniques

Community services knowledge

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

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

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.

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.

Qualifications and 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. 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.

Salary Range

$39,244 - $68,679

Minimum Education and Experience

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.

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

State Benefits Information:

• 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.

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

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.

All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.