Correctional Case Manager - Central Prison

State of North Carolina•1300 Western Blvd Wake, NC

1d•$37,377 - $65,408•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to a Correctional Program Supervisor at a multi-custody male correctional facility, this position provides case management services to an assigned caseload and works in the Programs Department. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Performing regular periodic classification reviews, needs assessments, plans, job assignments, program referrals and regular scheduled one-on-one contact for the purposes of correctional and/or motivational counseling. 2. Providing transitional information, assisting with housing and recommendations for the classification upon offender review and assisting with onsite activities. 3. Communicating effectively with other staff, offenders, and the general public. 4. Working under stressful conditions caused by direct contact with incarcerated offenders, who can become physically violent and verbally abusive, being capable of defending oneself against attack and performing crisis interventions to include suicide prevention. 4. Preparing written reports that accurately reflect data reviewed by various sources, reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating various documents and behavior data gathered from interviews, written documentation, and personal observation.

Requirements

Associate 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.
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

Nice To Haves

Documented knowledge of case management practices, or supportive counseling techniques and/or interviewing techniques for intake assessments.

Responsibilities

Performing regular periodic classification reviews, needs assessments, plans, job assignments, program referrals and regular scheduled one-on-one contact for the purposes of correctional and/or motivational counseling.
Providing transitional information, assisting with housing and recommendations for the classification upon offender review and assisting with onsite activities.
Communicating effectively with other staff, offenders, and the general public.
Working under stressful conditions caused by direct contact with incarcerated offenders, who can become physically violent and verbally abusive, being capable of defending oneself against attack and performing crisis interventions to include suicide prevention.
Preparing written reports that accurately reflect data reviewed by various sources, reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating various documents and behavior data gathered from interviews, written documentation, and personal observation.