Program Coordinator II Avery Mitchell Correctional Institution

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 41,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Department of Adult Correction as a coordinator at Avery Mitchell Correctional Institution, where you'll influence inmate classification processes and advocate for program development. This full-time position requires a Bachelor's degree and offers the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to state correctional programs.

Benefits

State Benefits

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NCDPS policies and correctional programs.
• Experience with inmate classification processes.
• Ability to interpret policies and laws.

Responsibilities

• Advise on policies during custody classification hearings.
• Coordinate inmate transfers and provide consultation.
• Develop and maintain collaborative work relationships.

Skills

Communication

Consultation

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

This position is located at Avery Mitchell Correctional Institution in Avery County, NC. Avery Mitchell Correctional Institution is a medium custody male facility.

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

***Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job. ***

This position is located at Avery Mitchell Correctional Institution in Avery County, NC.
This position is located in the Programs section. Effective verbal & written communication with other staff, inmates and the general public. Employees in this class serve as coordinators and advisors to the Director's Subcommittees (DSC) and to area, institution, or complex classification authorities. The Director's Subcommittees hold custody classification hearings on those inmates considered to be high risks, intensive management problems, and whose cases have already been heard on the area, complex, or institutional level. Employees attend these subcommittee meetings to advise on policies and procedures, as well as on unique aspects or special needs of a particular prison facility or inmate. Employees advocate problem cases through the DSC to the Director's Review Committee (DRC) and coordinate transfers of inmates, accordingly. Work also involves serving as consultants to lower classification committees at the area, institutional, and complex levels, and providing informal training in interpreting policies, procedures, and laws. Work requires a thorough knowledge of the classification process and a knowledge of the available programs and unique aspects of each prison facility. Employees must 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. Work in this class involves consultation and program/project administration in a specialized or targeted program area of assignment. Positions in this class may serve as lead consultant, program manager and/or project manager. Work includes associated administrative and/or business functions. Work involves developing and maintaining productive collaborative work relationships and assessing and responding to client needs, interpreting and applying program policies and practices, providing consultation, and performing program/project administration. Work may include information research and analysis, program marketing, and supervision of staff.

Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is NC10. 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 MAYresult.

***As of January 1, 2025, there are new increase adjustments to the state's pay plans which were approved by the State Human Resources Commission, effective January 1, 2025. The new salary range will be $41,655 - $72,897. ***

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application. If you would like more information on how to apply for our jobs through the state application and/or more information on Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs), click on the following resource links: Introduction to the State Government Job Application and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs).

Note: To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

Documented knowledge of policies and procedures of NCDPS, of inmate classification process, and of correctional programs

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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details

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.

Come Join Us To Make A Difference!

Department of Adult Correctionis one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry.

The Division of Institutionsemploys over 19,000 staff, operates 56 institutions and is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 30,000 incarcerated individuals across North Carolina. Our division categorizes the institutions into 3 custody levels, which include minimum, medium, and close. The Division of Institutions has a duty to provide a secure and safe environment along with the proper care and supervision for every individual, in our custody.

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

DAC 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.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• 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 a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
• 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.
• Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (“RAP Back”). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.

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 and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Kathy Fox at 828-757-5738.