About The Position

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters! Salary Range: $35,984-$62,971 This position is located at Alexander Correctional Institution in Taylorsville, North Carolina. Employees in this class 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. This position reports to a Correctional Programs Supervisor.

Requirements

  • Documented knowledge of supportive counseling techniques
  • Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.
  • Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • carry a caseload of inmates
  • supportive counseling
  • conducting assessments
  • developing case plans
  • answering and following up on inmate questions and problems
  • making recommendations to the classification committee

Benefits

  • Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

Associate degree

Number of Employees

1,001-5,000 employees

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