Institution Classifications Coordinator - Foothills Correctional Institution

Adult Correction; Burkemont (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

Paid Vacation

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

The NC Department of Adult Correction is hiring a Program Coordinator II for the Foothills Correctional Institution in Morganton, NC. This role involves advising on policies, classification processes, and consulting lower committees. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of relevant experience.

Benefits include health insurance options, retirement plans, and paid parental leave. Join a mission-driven agency and contribute to the care and custody of the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum one year of experience related to the area of assignment.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with staff, offenders, and the public.
• Serve as coordinator and advisor to the Director’s Sub-committees.
• Attend meetings and advise on policies and procedures.
• Advocate problem cases through DSC to the Director’s Review Committee.
• Provide informal training in interpreting policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Knowledge of procedures

Advising and consulting

Problem-solving

Training

Classification process

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Program Coordinator II (NS)

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - OPS - Institutions Operations Job Classification

Position Number 60060921

Grade NC10

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 Foothills Correctional Institution in Morganton, Burke County, NC. Foothills Correctional Institution is a close/minimum custody Male facility housing 712 single cells. This position will function in the program section of Foothills Correctional Institution.

Key Duties

• Communicate effectively with staff, offenders, and the general public verbally and in written form.
• Serve as coordinator and advisor to the Director’s Sub-committees (DSC) and to area, institution, or complex authorities.
• Attend Subcommittee meetings to advise on policies and procedures, as well as on unique aspects or special needs of a particular prison facility or offender.
• Advocate problem cases through DSC to the Director’s Review Committee (DRC) and coordinate transfers of offenders accordingly.
• Serve as consultant to lower classification committees at the area, institutional, and complex levels, and provide informal training in interpreting policies, procedures and laws.
• Have a thorough knowledge of the classification process and a knowledge of programs and unique aspects of each prison facility.
• Have knowledge of utilization of testing results and psychological aspects, along with a knowledge of characteristics of mental conditions and understanding of sociological facets and family interactions.
• Serve as a member on the DCC and FCC committees.
• Coordinate tort claims.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $43,267.00 - $75,718.00

Applicants 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: Documented knowledge of policies and procedures of NCDAC, of inmate classification process, and of correctional programs

Location

Foothills Correctional Institution, Morganton, Burke County, NC

Benefits

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Veterans & 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 & ADA Compliance

• 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."
• 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.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree from appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training 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.

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.

Application Information

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.