Correctional Case Manager - Alexander Correctional Institution
About The Position
This position is located at Alexander Correctional Institution in Taylorsville, North Carolina, a closed-custody male facility. The Correctional Case Manager helps manage incarcerated individuals’ rehabilitation, institutional adjustment, and reentry planning, and reports to a Correctional Programs Supervisor. The role involves assessing individuals’ needs and risks; developing and monitoring individualized case plans; coordinating referrals to rehabilitative programs and services; maintaining case documentation; and assisting with release and reentry planning. These duties support institutional safety and the rehabilitation and reintegration of incarcerated individuals into the community. The position is designated as mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice, Human Services, Recreation, or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution; or a high school diploma/GED 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.
Nice To Haves
- Documented knowledge of supportive counseling techniques.
Responsibilities
- Conduct interviews and review records to assess individuals’ criminal history, education, mental health needs, substance abuse issues, and risk factors.
- Create individualized case plans covering goals, required programs, treatment services, and behavioral expectations; track progress and update plans as needed.
- Refer individuals to educational, vocational, counseling, substance abuse treatment, and other rehabilitative programs, coordinating with facility staff and external service providers.
- Maintain accurate case records, progress notes, assessments, and reports, and prepare documentation for classification reviews, parole hearings, and other administrative processes.
- Assist with release and transition planning, including identification, housing resources, employment assistance, community referrals, and other post-release support services.
Benefits
- Health insurance options
- Retirement plans
- NCFlex supplemental benefits
- Paid vacation leave
- Paid sick leave
- Paid community service leave
- Paid parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
