Correctional Programs Supervisor-Avery Mitchell Correctional Institution

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

Job summary

State of North Carolina’s Department of Adult Correction seeks a Correctional Programs Supervisor (S) at Avery Mitchell Correctional Institution in Spruce Pine, NC. The role oversees rehabilitation programs, including education, vocational, volunteer, religion, recreation, and counseling, reporting to the Programs Director I.

You will supervise staff, supervise safety, communicate with staff and offenders, conduct crisis interventions, manage supplies, and monitor off-site programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services or criminal justice field from an appropriately accredited institution.
• One year of experience in corrections or related work.
• Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

Responsibilities

• Communicating effectively with other staff, offenders, and the general public whether verbally and/or written.
• Defending oneself against attack by violent offenders and working under stressful conditions caused by direct contact with incarcerated offenders who can become physically violent and verbally abusive.
• Conducting continuous visual and audio surveillance of assigned work area.
• Demonstrating and instructing offenders in the proper safe use of tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating various documents and behavioral data gathered from interviews, written documentation, and personal observation.
• Performing crisis interventions and routine counseling to include suicide prevention.
• Training, observing, evaluating, and supervising effectively subordinate staff in their duties and responsibilities.
• Accounting for supplies and equipment, developing, implementing, and managing Correctional Programs.
• Monitoring off site programs, which may require operation of a motor vehicle in a safe and secure manner at any time of day and in varying weather and road conditions.

Skills

Corrections experience

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

60073806

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 is located at Avery Mitchell Correctional Institution in Spruce Pine, NC a medium custody male facility.

This position is responsible for providing and supervising programs for the rehabilitation of offenders. The primary programs areas are offender classification; correctional programs including educational/vocational, volunteer programs, religion, and recreation, and correctional counseling. Position reports to the Programs Director I.

Key Duties Included

• Communicating effectively with other staff, offenders, and the general public whether verbally and/or written.
• Defending oneself against attack by violent offenders and working under stressful conditions caused by direct contact with incarcerated offenders who can become physically violent and verbally abusive.
• Conducting continuous visual and audio surveillance of assigned work area.
• Demonstrating and instructing offenders in the proper safe use of tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating various documents and behavioral data gathered from interviews, written documentation, and personal observation.
• Performing crisis interventions and routine counseling to include suicide prevention.
• Training, observing, evaluating, and supervising effectively subordinate staff in their duties and responsibilities.
• Accounting for supplies and equipment, developing, implementing, and managing Correctional Programs.
• Monitoring off site programs, which may require operation of a motor vehicle in a safe and secure manner at any time of day and in varying weather and road conditions.

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. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

Management Preferences:

• Documented knowledge of services available to individuals from the community and other public and private programs. ·
• Documented knowledge of the techniques of supportive counseling, interviewing, job placement, and employment possibilities

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

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This Position Is Designated As “Mandatory” And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

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

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week)

Salary Range $39,244 - $68,679 Salary Grade: NC08

Compensation and Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NC Flex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

Note to Current State Employees:

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 for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

Supplemental Contact Information

NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. For more information about the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC), please visit us at our website.

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check.

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 (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader).

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. The hiring process may take several weeks.

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.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

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 aDD-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.

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

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.