Correctional Case Manager - Alexander Correctional Institution

State of North Carolina•Alexander Mills, NC

1d•$37,377 - $65,408•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! Salary Range: $37,377.00 - $65,408.00 This position is located at Alexander Correctional Institute in Taylorsville, North Carolina. 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.
Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
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 Adult Correction; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Nice To Haves

Documented knowledge of Supportive Counseling Techniques.

Responsibilities

Each case manager will also assist in major dynamic programs or coordinate major or specialized programs for the rehabilitation of offenders, such as offender work assignments, education, or recreation; substance abuse programs, community volunteers, offender library and special projects involving offender art show/writing contests, volunteer banquets, as well as transition planning and coordinating.
Prepare and maintain accurate case records, reports, and documentation in compliance with departmental policies.
Make recommendations on custody level, transfers, and program eligibility based on offender behavior and risk factors.
Employees will plan and coordinate transition (re-entry) prior to parole or release into the community.
Case managers are also often required to interact with community organizations in their performance of duties.