Correctional Case Manager

State of North Carolina

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Correctional Case Manager position is located at North Carolina Bertie Correctional Institution in Windsor. This position reports to a Correctional Programs Supervisor. This position is responsible for conducting initial assessments of offender needs and developing case plans, monitoring for compliance and results, and revising as appropriate to meet offender needs and achieve system objectives. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Assessing offender behavior and developing counseling strategies to achieve desired offender progress. Answering offender questions, giving information about classification and sentencing status, corresponding with offender families, and providing supportive counseling. Organizing and directing the activities of various rehabilitation programs provided for offenders. Conducting work release and home leave investigations, coordinating community resources, planning and coordinating transition (re-entry) prior to parole or release into the community. Making recommendations to the offender classification committees on an offenders’ program involvement or custody level change. Working with offenders whose problems, needs, and comprehension levels, vary greatly. Working in all sections of a Close, Medium, and Minimum Custody prison facility, which places them in constant contact with offenders. Serving in a custody role during certain activities and working some evening hours, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Documented knowledge of supportive counseling techniques and/or interviewing techniques for intake assessments
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assessing offender behavior and developing counseling strategies to achieve desired offender progress.
• Answering offender questions, giving information about classification and sentencing status, corresponding with offender families, and providing supportive counseling.
• Organizing and directing the activities of various rehabilitation programs provided for offenders.
• Conducting work release and home leave investigations, coordinating community resources, planning and coordinating transition (re-entry) prior to parole or release into the community.
• Making recommendations to the offender classification committees on an offenders’ program involvement or custody level change.
• Working with offenders whose problems, needs, and comprehension levels, vary greatly.
• Working in all sections of a Close, Medium, and Minimum Custody prison facility, which places them in constant contact with offenders.
• Serving in a custody role during certain activities and working some evening hours, weekends, and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees