Correctional Case Manager

State of North Carolina • Pamlico County, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to a Correctional Programs Supervisor, this position is responsible for carrying out a caseload of offenders, which involves supportive counseling, conducting assessments, developing case plans, and answering and following up on offender questions and problems. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing recommendations to the classification committee, assisting in major dynamic programs or coordinating major or specialized programs for the rehabilitation of offenders (such as offender work assignments, work release, education, or recreation), and planning and coordinating transition (re-entry) prior to parole or release into the community. This is a certified position, and employees may be subject to assist in any certified capacity as needed, which includes Custody and Administrative Services.

Requirements

• 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
• Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with counseling and/ or supporting therapeutic goals preferably in a correctional environment
• Documented experience with coordination of projects or administration
• Background experience with customer services

Responsibilities

• Providing recommendations to the classification committee.
• Assisting in major dynamic programs or coordinating major or specialized programs for the rehabilitation of offenders, such as offender work assignments, work release, education or recreation.
• Planning and coordinating transition (re-entry) prior to parole or release into the community.
• Supportive counseling
• Conducting assessments
• Developing case plans
• Answering and following up on offender questions and problems.

Benefits

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• NC Flex Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree