Correctional Case Analyst - Granville Correctional

State of North Carolina

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 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! The primary purpose of the Correctional Case Analyst is to perform a key analytical role within a prison Diagnostic Center operation, where initial intake, orientation and diagnostic functions are completed on all incoming admissions, as well as release violates/escapees, who may be readmitted to the prison system. The primary responsibility of the position is casework review and analysis. The Correctional Case Analyst will analyze social, criminal, medical and psychologicalinformation from offenders in order to develop correctional case summaries and correctional intervention plans for the offenders. The results of the interviews and analysis are critical in providing management with the necessary tools to make decisions for offender security level, housing and work assignment, as well as program activity. The Correctional Case Analyst will ensure review of data and recommendations focus on maintaining safety and security for the offender, as well as protecting the public. The Correctional Case Analyst is charged with the responsibility of providing the system with pertinent information about offenders and must do so in a timely, accurate manner. The position works independently and receives instruction from the Correctional Diagnostic Center Director through verbal or written information. The position must have extensive knowledge of guidelines and interpretation as decisions impact the offender’s prison sentence. There is no room for error in interpretation as it could be detrimental and result in legal ramifications. All decisions are made following specific policies and guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in testing or interviewing, and/or counseling; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Documented working knowledge of an admission process into a correctional environment or human services program.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret legal commitments/documents, medical data, psychological data, criminal history, social history, statistical information gathered from interviews and written documentation
• Develop effective treatment plans for offenders including recommendations for housing, custody, treatment and programming.
• Comprehend and abide by policy, standard operating procedures, emergency plans, memorandum, legal documents and other directives, both written and verbal, governing daily activities.
• Perform routine supportive counseling and crisis intervention functions to include suicide prevention, recognizing abnormal behavior and taking appropriate action in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform rescue functions during emergencies, i.e., physically removing people from dangerous areas and securing people from confined areas.

Benefits

• This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.
• The salary grade for this position is NC08
• Salary Range: $37,782 - $66,120.
• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees