Habilitation Instructor-Pender Correctional

Pender County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 34270 - 59973

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - Operations

Job Classification Title

Community Employment Program Specialist (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC06

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14000 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

The Habilitation Instructor is responsible for planning managing and delivering structured classes in horticulture sewing and carpentry for developmentally disabled offenders. This role supports rehabilitation and skill-building through vocational training and the application of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles to enhance social behavioral and independent living skills. The instructor collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to monitor and document individual progress ensures a safe and organized learning environment manages program resources and budgets and contributes to administrative and professional development activities.

This position reports to the Psychological Services Coordinator and plays a key role in promoting constructive use of time and preparing individuals for more independent and productive lives.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Pay Range: $34270 - $59973

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:

Key Responsibilities:

Designs and delivers vocational training in horticulture sewing and carpentry for developmentally disabled offenders using task analysis and adaptive methods.
Applies cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and behavior management techniques to support social emotional and independent living skill development.
Evaluates client progress documents goals and outcomes and communicates observations effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
Maintains program equipment manages budgets ensures a clean and safe learning environment and performs related administrative duties.
Builds rapport with clients staff and community partners while promoting workplace readiness and addressing barriers to employment.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 PM The Night Before The End Date

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

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.

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 NCFlex program (numerous high-quality low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation sick and community service addition paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the website for State Benefits.

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.

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 ourwebsite.

Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application to support your answers.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted.Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the night before closing date.
Applicantsmaybe subject to a criminal background check.
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 (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.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your 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
  Credit Verification
  Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
  Veterans and National Guard Preference
  - Applicants seeking Veterans 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.
  Bachelors degree in a human services or business field such as human resources marketing business administration business management healthcare management or public administration from an appropriately accredited institution; or Associates degree in a human services or business field (identified above) from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related work experience; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) and four years of directly related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education 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.
  Recruiter:
  Kelly Snead
  Email:

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AgencyAdult CorrectionDivisionCOO - OperationsJob Classification TitleCommunity Employment Program Specialist (S)Position NumberGradeNC06About UsThe NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preservin...