Correctional Case Manager-Mountain View Correctional Institution

State of North Carolina•Avery County, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Case Manager is based at Mountain View Correctional Institution in Avery County, North Carolina, a medium-custody male facility housing approximately 908 offenders. The position carries a caseload of inmates and provides supportive counseling, conducts assessments, develops case plans, responds to inmate questions and problems, and makes recommendations to the classification committee. The employee also assists with or coordinates rehabilitation programs, including inmate work assignments, work release, education, and recreation. The role includes planning and coordinating transition and re-entry before parole or release into the community. The position works with community members and public and private programs to identify available services for offenders. Employees are expected to stay current on prison policies and procedures, supervise programs within established policies and procedures, and communicate effectively orally and in writing. This position is designated mandatory and requires reporting to work or staying over during adverse weather events.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice, Human Services, Recreation, or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution; or a high school diploma or GED 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.
Must meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements, pass a criminal background check, produce a negative drug screening result, and successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Documented knowledge of supportive counseling techniques.

Responsibilities

Stay up to date on prison policies and procedures.
Maintain a caseload of offenders and provide supportive counseling.
Interview offenders to gather and evaluate information about their past experience, training, attitude, social environment, and mental capabilities.
Conduct assessments and develop case plans.
Answer and follow up on inmate questions and problems.
Make recommendations to the classification committee.
Assist in major dynamic programs or coordinate major or specialized rehabilitation programs, including inmate work assignments, work release, education, and recreation.
Plan and coordinate transition and re-entry before parole or release into the community.
Work with community members and public and private programs to identify services available for offenders.
Supervise programs within the framework of established policies and procedures.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Report to work or stay over during adverse weather events.