Inmates Program Services Manager

State of North Carolina; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading governmental agency is seeking a Coordinator for inmate services in Beaufort County, SC. This role involves supervising staff and managing inmate rehabilitation programs, including education and counseling services. The ideal candidate will have an Associate degree, relevant experience, and certifications in criminal justice, enabling them to effectively support inmate needs and oversee program participation.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate degree or training equivalent to two years of college.
• 1-4 years related experience.
• Valid state driver’s license with acceptable history.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff.
• Coordinates inmate participation in educational and vocational programs.
• Prepares written programs and service reports.

Skills

Staff management

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Coordination

Education

Associate degree or equivalent training

Job description

The purpose of this position is to provide assistance and guidance of services available to inmates. The services include: alcohol and drug rehabilitation, vocational rehabilitation, adult education and other programs. This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Provides information concerning referrals to appropriate community agencies and programs, i.e., social services, rehabilitation and mental health.
• Coordinates inmate participation in educational, vocational, and rehabilitative programs available.
• Screens inmates written requests for social work services and responds according to procedures.
• Coordinates clergy visits and community programs.
• Prepares written programs and services reports.
• Provides referrals for family services requiring mediation, coordination, and crisis counseling.
• Performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires Associate degree or education and training equivalent to two years of college education in business, liberal arts, or any field other than engineering or the hard sciences.
• Over two years and up to and including four years of related experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy Class 2 Certification.
• Prison Rape Elimination Act Training.
• NCIC Certification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.