Correctional Case Manager - (Scotland CI)
About The Position
The Correctional Case Manager reports to a Correctional Programs Supervisor and conducts initial assessments of offender needs, develops case plans, monitors compliance and outcomes, and revises plans as needed to address offender needs and achieve system objectives. The position assesses offender behavior and develops counseling strategies; answers questions and provides information about classification and sentencing status; communicates with offenders’ families; and provides supportive counseling. The role organizes and directs rehabilitation programs, conducts work release and home leave investigations, coordinates community resources, and plans re-entry transitions before parole or release. The case manager recommends program involvement or custody-level changes to offender classification committees and works with offenders whose problems, needs, and comprehension levels vary widely. The position works throughout close, medium, and minimum custody sections of a prison, involving regular contact with offenders. It also serves in a custody role during certain activities and includes some evening, weekend, and holiday work. This is a mandatory-reporting position during adverse weather events. It is full-time, 40 hours per week, and includes State benefits.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice, Human Services, Recreation, or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution; or a high school diploma/GED and two years of custody experience within the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
- Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302).
- Pass a criminal background check.
- Produce a negative drug screening result.
- Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- Complete the State application in full, including education history, work experience, and applicable certificates and licenses.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of supportive counseling techniques.
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial assessments of offender needs and develop case plans.
- Monitor offender compliance and case-plan results, revising plans as appropriate.
- Assess offender behavior and develop counseling strategies to support progress.
- Answer offender questions and provide information about classification and sentencing status.
- Correspond with offenders’ families and provide supportive counseling.
- Organize and direct rehabilitation program activities for offenders.
- Conduct work release and home leave investigations.
- Coordinate community resources and plan and coordinate re-entry transitions before parole or release.
- Recommend program involvement or custody-level changes to offender classification committees.
- Work with offenders with varied problems, needs, and comprehension levels.
- Work in all sections of a close, medium, and minimum custody prison facility, maintaining contact with offenders.
- Serve in a custody role during certain activities.
- Work some evening hours, weekends, and holidays.
- Report or stay over during adverse weather events.
Benefits
- Health insurance options
- Retirement plans
- NCFlex supplemental benefits
- Paid vacation, sick, and community service leave
- Paid parental leave
- State benefits
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
