Correctional Case Analyst - Central Prison

State of North Carolina

1d•$39,244 - $68,679•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Diagnostic Director at a multi-custody male correctional facility, this position works in the Diagnostic Center and predominantly develops effective treatment plans for offenders. Other duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Analyzing and interpreting legal commitments/documents, medical data, psychological data, criminal history, social history, statistical information gathered from interviews and written documentation and develop effective treatment plans for offenders, including recommendations for housing, custody, treatment, and programming. 2. Comprehending and abiding by policy, standard operating procedures, emergency plans, memoranda, legal documents, and other directives, both written and verbal, governing daily activities. 3. Performing routine supportive counseling and crisis intervention functions to include suicide prevention, recognizing abnormal behavior, and taking appropriate action in accordance with established procedures. 4. Performing rescue functions during emergencies (i.e. physically removing people from dangerous areas and securing people from confined areas). 5. Communicating effectively with staff, offenders, and members of the general public in verbal and written form utilizing existing communication systems to convey and/or obtain information, instruction and direction. 6. Defending oneself or another against by violent persons utilizing unarmed self-defense, baton or other approved self-defense techniques and devises. And working under stressful conditions caused by direct contact with incarcerated offenders who can become violent and verbally abusive. 7. Keeping continuous visual and audio surveillance of assigned work area to ensure proper security, sanitation, and safety practices. 8. Operating effectively and accurately various office machines (i.e. computer, typewriters, calculators, copiers, fax machines, etc.). 9. Maintaining a professional demeanor at all times despite mental and verbal abuse by offenders.

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 methods used to evaluate or assess an individual for treatment or program services.
Documented experience with report writing.

Responsibilities

Analyzing and interpreting legal commitments/documents, medical data, psychological data, criminal history, social history, statistical information gathered from interviews and written documentation and develop effective treatment plans for offenders, including recommendations for housing, custody, treatment, and programming.
Comprehending and abiding by policy, standard operating procedures, emergency plans, memoranda, legal documents, and other directives, both written and verbal, governing daily activities.
Performing routine supportive counseling and crisis intervention functions to include suicide prevention, recognizing abnormal behavior, and taking appropriate action in accordance with established procedures.
Performing rescue functions during emergencies (i.e. physically removing people from dangerous areas and securing people from confined areas).
Communicating effectively with staff, offenders, and members of the general public in verbal and written form utilizing existing communication systems to convey and/or obtain information, instruction and direction.
Defending oneself or another against by violent persons utilizing unarmed self-defense, baton or other approved self-defense techniques and devises. And working under stressful conditions caused by direct contact with incarcerated offenders who can become violent and verbally abusive.
Keeping continuous visual and audio surveillance of assigned work area to ensure proper security, sanitation, and safety practices.
Operating effectively and accurately various office machines (i.e. computer, typewriters, calculators, copiers, fax machines, etc.).
Maintaining a professional demeanor at all times despite mental and verbal abuse by offenders.