Correctional Case Manager - Marion Correctional Institution

State of North Carolina•McDowell County, NC

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a position at Marion Correctional Institution located in Marion, North Carolina (McDowell County). Marion Correctional Institution is a Close-custody prison housing male offenders. The facility is designed to house a maximum capacity of 793 offenders. Employees in this position 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.

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
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 Public Safety; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Nice To Haves

Documented Knowledge of Supportive Counseling Techniques.

Responsibilities

Effective verbal and written communication with other staff, inmates and the general public.
Must be capable of defending oneself against attack by violent persons and work under stressful conditions caused by direct contact with incarcerated offenders who can become physically violent and verbally abusive, while continuously keeping visual and audio surveillance of assigned work area.
Proficiently operate various office equipment.
Prepare written reports and forms which accurately reflect information reviewed from various sources.
Review, analyze and evaluate various documents and behavioral data gathered from interviews, written documentation, and personal observation, perform crisis interventions and routine counseling to include suicide prevention.