Correctional Case Manager - Franklin Correctional Center

State of North Carolina•Franklin County, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Case Manager works at Franklin Correctional Center in Bunn, North Carolina, a medium-custody male facility housing approximately 480 offenders. The position reports to the Correctional Programs Supervisor and manages an offender caseload through supportive counseling, assessments, case planning, answering and following up on offender questions and problems, and making recommendations to the classification committee. The role helps offenders access internal and external human service programs for rehabilitation and support, including work assignments, work release, education, and recreation. It also includes planning and coordinating transition and re-entry before parole or release into the community. Programs at the facility include an Enterprise Sign Plant, High School Equivalency, Employment Readiness, Adult Outreach Correspondence, Thinking for a Change, Father Accountability, Commercial Driving License, Business, Hospitality, Commercial Cleaning, Industrial Maintenance, Logistics and Distribution, and Computer Application. The advertised salary range is $37,377 to $65,408. Candidates must meet applicable criminal justice standards, pass a criminal background check, receive a negative drug screening result, successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations, and possess a valid driver’s license. The position must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice, Human Services, Recreation, or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution; or a high school or GED diploma 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.
Must meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302).
Must pass a criminal background check.
Must produce a negative drug screening result.
Must successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Documented knowledge of case management practices, supportive counseling techniques, and/or interviewing techniques for intake assessments.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of offenders.
Provide supportive counseling and conduct assessments.
Develop case plans.
Answer and follow up on offender questions and problems.
Make recommendations to the classification committee.
Assist offenders with internal and external human service programs for rehabilitation and support, including work assignments, work release, education, and recreation.
Plan and coordinate transition and re-entry before parole or release into the community.