Correctional Case Manager - Alexander Correctional Institution

State of North Carolina•Alexander Mills, NC

1d•$37,377 - $65,408•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Case Manager position is located at Alexander Correctional Institution, a closed-custody male facility in Taylorsville, North Carolina. The role supports incarcerated individuals’ rehabilitation, institutional adjustment, and reentry planning, and reports to a Correctional Programs Supervisor. The position is designated mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events. The case manager assesses individuals’ needs and risks, develops and monitors individualized case plans, coordinates access to rehabilitative and support services, maintains accurate case documentation, and assists with release and reentry planning. These activities support institutional safety and the rehabilitation and reintegration of incarcerated individuals. The position requires an associate’s degree in Criminal Justice, Human Services, Recreation, or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution; or a high school diploma or GED and two years of custody experience within the North Carolina Department of Public Safety; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. The candidate must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission. Applicants for certified positions must also meet applicable Criminal Justice Standards requirements, pass a criminal background check and drug screening, complete medical and psychological evaluations successfully, and possess a valid driver’s license.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice, Human Services, Recreation, or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution; or a high school diploma or GED 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.
Applicants for certified positions must meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements, pass a criminal background check, produce a negative drug screening result, successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations, and possess a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Documented knowledge of supportive counseling techniques.

Responsibilities

Conduct interviews and reviews to assess an individual’s criminal history, educational background, mental health needs, substance abuse issues, and risk factors.
Create individualized case plans outlining goals, required programs, treatment services, and behavioral expectations.
Track individuals’ progress and update case plans as needed.
Refer individuals to educational, vocational, counseling, substance abuse treatment, and other rehabilitative programs.
Coordinate with facility staff and external service providers.
Maintain accurate case records, progress notes, assessments, and reports.
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.