Correctional Case Manager - (Harnett CI)

State of North Carolina

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Correctional Programs Supervisor, this position will carry a caseload of male medium custody level offenders which involves supportive counseling, answering and following up on questions and problems, and making recommendations to the classification committee. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: - Assisting in major dynamic programs or coordinating major specialized programs for the rehabilitation of offenders such as offender work assignments, work release, education, or recreation; as well as transition planning and coordinating. - Working under stressful conditions caused by direct contact with incarcerated offenders who can become physically violent and verbally abusive. - Conducting continuous visual and audio surveillance of assigned work area. - Operating various office machines accurately. - Preparing written reports and forms reflecting accurate information reviewed from various sources. - Demonstrating and instructing offenders in the proper and safe use of tools, equipment, and supplies. - Reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating various documents and behavioral data gathered from interviews, written documentation, and personal observations. - Performing crisis intervention and routine counseling, to include suicide prevention.

Requirements

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
This position is designated as “Mandatory” and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.
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

Knowledge of supportive counseling techniques.

Responsibilities

Assisting in major dynamic programs or coordinating major specialized programs for the rehabilitation of offenders such as offender work assignments, work release, education, or recreation; as well as transition planning and coordinating.
Working under stressful conditions caused by direct contact with incarcerated offenders who can become physically violent and verbally abusive.
Conducting continuous visual and audio surveillance of assigned work area.
Operating various office machines accurately.
Preparing written reports and forms reflecting accurate information reviewed from various sources.
Demonstrating and instructing offenders in the proper and safe use of tools, equipment, and supplies.
Reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating various documents and behavioral data gathered from interviews, written documentation, and personal observations.
Performing crisis intervention and routine counseling, to include suicide prevention.