Correctional Associate Warden /Programs
About The Position
This position manages the Program services at Warren Correctional institution. This is a medium custody male facility. The Assistant Superintendent of Programs oversees the Programs section, which provides a large variety of programs and services to the offender population, including Case Management, Religious Services, treatment and rehabilitation programs, volunteer programs, and transitional services. This position has dual supervision responsibilities for the medical, dental and psychological sections. This position is also responsible for providing an offender labor force for the entire facility. This position may serve as acting Administrator in the absence of the Administrator. This position is a member of the Facility Management Team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of supervisory or management level experience in correctional programs; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
- Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302)
- Pass a criminal background check
- Produce a negative drug screening result
- Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working as a Correctional Program Director or higher.
Responsibilities
- Provides leadership and oversight for a wide range of facility programs including classification, chaplaincy, recreation, transitional services, work assignments, prison life initiatives, healthcare, mental health services, evidence based interventions, and educational opportunities.
- Supervises both direct and indirect staff, manages recruitment and performance processes, coordinates resources, ensures compliance with all departmental manuals and policies, and evaluates program effectiveness.
- Maintains structured offender schedules, oversees daily and special activities, ensures proper implementation of programming and evidence-based practices, and conducts audits and inspections to maintain operational standards.
- Directs offender classification processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and policy compliant decisions related to custody levels, transfers, restrictions, and special reviews.
- Prepares reports, responds to inquiries from offenders, families, attorneys, agencies, and the public, coordinates communication among staff, resolves program related concerns, and contributes to budget planning.
- Serves as a resource to internal and external stakeholders and consistently maintains professionalism, sound judgment, and effective communication to support safe, compliant, and productive facility operations.
Benefits
- Health Insurance options
- Retirement Plans
- NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
- Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
