Correctional Case Manager - Marion Correctional Institution

State of North Carolina

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Marion Correctional Institution, Marion, North Carolina. Marion Correctional Institution is a Close-custody prison housing male offenders. The facility is designed to house a maximum capacity of 793 offenders. Employees in this class carry a caseload of inmates, which involves supportive counseling, conducting assessments, developing case plans, answering and following up on inmate questions and problems, and making recommendations to the classification committee. Employees also assist in major dynamic programs or coordinate major or specialized programs for the rehabilitation of inmates, such as inmate work assignments, work release, education, or recreation, as well as transition planning and coordinating. Employees in this class plan and coordinate transition (re-entry) prior to parole or release into the community.

Requirements

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.
Associate’s 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.
Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

Nice To Haves

Documented knowledge of Supportive Counseling Techniques.

Responsibilities

Effective verbal and written communication with other staff, inmates and the general public.
Must be capable of defending oneself against attack by violent persons and work under stressful conditions caused by direct contact with incarcerated offenders who can become physically violent and verbally abusive, while continuously keeping visual and audio surveillance of assigned work area.
Proficiently operate various office equipment.
Prepare written reports and forms which accurately reflect information reviewed from various sources.
Review, analyze and evaluate various documents and behavioral data gathered from interviews, written documentation, and personal observation, perform crisis interventions and routine counseling to include suicide prevention.