Correctional Case Manager

State of North Carolina•Carteret, NJ

4d•$37,377 - $65,408•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Carteret Correctional Center in Carteret Co., NC. 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 for a medium custody facility to include management of a minimum custody facility which is managed within the scope of the larger institution.

Requirements

Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302)
Pass a criminal background check
Produce a negative drug screening result
Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations
Possess a valid driver’s license
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.

Nice To Haves

Documented Knowledge of Supportive Counseling Techniques.

Responsibilities

Assist in major dynamic programs or coordinate major or specialized programs for the rehabilitation of inmates, such as inmate work assignments, work release, education, or recreation as well as transition planning and coordinating.
Plan and coordinate transition (re-entry) prior to parole or release into the community.
Effective verbal and written communication with other staff, inmates, and the public.
Defend oneself against attack by violent persons.
Monitor off site programs which may require operation of a motor vehicle in a safe and secure manner at any time of day and in varying weather and road conditions.
Work under stressful conditions caused by direct contact with incarcerated offenders who can become physically violent and verbally abusive.
Conduct continuous visual and audio surveillance of assigned work area.
Prepare written reports and forms which accurately reflect information reviewed from various screens.
Review, analyze, and evaluate various documents and behavior data gathered from interviews, written documentation, and personal observation.
Perform crisis interventions and routine counseling to include suicide prevention.
Requires basic keyboarding skills and the ability to learn and use the OPUS computer system.