Correctional Case Manager
Bertie County, NC - USA
Job Summary
Agency
Adult CorrectionDivision
COO - OPS - Institutions OperationsJob Classification Title
Correctional Case Manager (S)Position Number
Grade
NC07About 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
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
This is an anticipated vacancy. Reporting to a Correctional Programs Supervisor this position is responsible for conducting initial assessments of offender needs and developing case plans monitoring for compliance and results and revising as appropriate to meet offender needs and achieve system objectives. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Assessing offender behavior and developing counseling strategies to achieve desired offender progress.
- Answering offender questions giving information about classification and sentencing status corresponding with offender families and providing supportive counseling.
- Organizing and directing the activities of various rehabilitation programs provided for offenders.
- Conducting work release and home leave investigations coordinating community resources planning and coordinating transition (re-entry) prior to parole or release into the community.
- Making recommendations to the offender classification committees on an offenders program involvement or custody level change.
- Working with offenders whose problems needs and comprehension levels vary greatly.
- Working in all sections of a Close Medium and Minimum Custody prison facility which places them in constant contact with offenders.
- Serving in a custody role during certain activities and working some evening hours weekends and holidays.
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.
Associates degree in Criminal Justice Human Services Recreation or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of custody experience within the North Carolina Department of Public Safety; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Necessary Special Qualifications Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.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:
Crystal Bunn MillerEmail:
Required Experience:
Manager