Correctional Case Analyst - Foothills Correctional Institution

State of North Carolina•Burke, NC

18h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Foothills Correctional Institution in Morganton, Burke County, NC. Foothills Correctional Institution is a close/minimum custody Male facility housing 712 single cells. 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!

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 knowledge of test analysis and interpretation.
Documented knowledge of interviewing techniques and principles.
Documented knowledge of rules, regulations, and policies relating to inmate custody and treatment.

Responsibilities

Initial diagnostic evaluation and referral counseling provided for offenders at diagnostic centers throughout the State prison system.
Compile socio-psychological histories on offenders, prepare and present written summary reports with recommendations on classification and program needs to the appropriate committee or individual.
Consult with psychological personnel in determining test results of mental health evaluations/assessments.
Provide supportive counseling when necessary and act as a referral source when offenders need the aid of another professional service such as social services or mental health services.
Conduct pre-sentence diagnostic reports on offenders ordered by the court. These reports are detailed documentation of the crime version, the offender's background, and the employees' recommendations for treatment alternatives. Employees present their findings to the pre-sentence diagnostic committee where a final decision is made and then issued back to the courts to aid in sentencing of offenders.