Programs Supervisor - Western Correctional Center For Women

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is seeking a dedicated professional to supervise and implement rehabilitation programs for offenders. This full-time position involves developing program activities, monitoring offender classification, and coordinating with community agencies to enhance rehabilitation efforts. Candidates should have relevant experience and knowledge in case management and counseling techniques.

Benefits

State Benefits

Qualifications

• Knowledge of services available to offenders.
• 1 year correctional program experience.
• Knowledge of case management and counseling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain programs for offender rehabilitation.
• Monitor offender classification and correctional programs.
• Coordinate with community agencies for program enrichment.

Skills

Knowledge of services available to offenders

Knowledge of case management

Counseling techniques

Education

12 months correctional program experience

Job description

Reporting to the Associate Warden of Programs, this position is responsible for providing and supervising programs for the rehabilitation of offenders in the prison system. This position's responsibilities will include:

1. Develop, implement, and maintain program activities for offenders in smaller prison facilities, or be accountable for the development, implementation, and maintenance of one or more major and broad programs for offenders at a large facility or institution.
2. Monitor offender classification; correctional programs including work release, incentive wage, study release, home leave, adult basic education, volunteer programs, religion and recreation, and correctional counseling.
3. Coordinate with community agencies to enrich programs, establish new programs, and conduct home leave and work release investigations.
4. Monitor the effectiveness of community volunteer workers assigned to program activities and supervise subordinate staff as needed.
5. Coordinate program activities with custody staff.

This is a REPOST. Previous applicants MUST REAPPLY to be considered.

Note: This position requires specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. Please review them carefully. Enter a detailed description of your knowledge in the BODY or DUTIES SUMMARY section of your application. Remember to SAVE your entries. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities will no longer be given in a Supplemental Question.

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.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.

Note to Current State Employees:

The salary grade for this position is NC08. 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, a new salary will be recalculated based on relevant education, experience, funding, and internal equity, which may result in a pay increase.

About the NC Department of Adult Correction:

DAC is the largest state agency with over 26,000 employees, responsible for safeguarding citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation, and overseeing the care, custody, and supervision of adults convicted of violating laws.

About Western Correctional Center for Women (WCCW):

Opened in 2008, WCCW is a minimum custody facility housing approximately 360 female offenders in Black Mountain, NC. It has undergone renovations to provide educational and rehabilitative facilities, including dormitories, classrooms, a greenhouse, and medical wing. The name was changed to Western Correctional Center for Women in 2021.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of services available to offenders.
• 12 months (1 year) correctional program experience.
• Knowledge of case management, counseling, or interviewing techniques for intake assessments.

Applicants must document all qualifications on the application. For details on qualifications, see the provided links.

Education and experience can be combined to meet requirements, see https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide.

Necessary Special Qualifications: Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.