Correctional Programs Director I

State of North Carolina•620 Prison Road Hyde, NC

3d•$43,267 - $75,718•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Hyde Correctional Facility in Swan Quarter, NC. Positions in this class direct programs for the rehabilitation of inmates in the prison system. Positions at this level are responsible for administering programs for inmates at the larger prison facilities, or facilities having broader scope and complexity of programming; or positions function as assistants to the Programs Director II in larger institutions, offering a variety of program services. Positions in this class may also be responsible for directing a major program in a region or statewide basis. The primary programs areas are inmate classification; correctional programs including work release, incentive wage, study release, educational/vocational, volunteer programs, religion, cognitive-based interventions, and recreation; and correctional counseling. Work involves supervision of subordinate personnel who are responsible for the implementation, development, and maintenance of the programs on a daily basis. Positions are responsible for coordinating programs with custody and other facility staff.

Requirements

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
Bachelor’s degree in a human services or criminal justice field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in correctional programs management or related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge of policies and procedures of the Prisons section.
Thorough knowledge of correctional programs and evidence-based practices.
Ability to develop clear and concise reports and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Skill in supervision and management techniques.

Responsibilities

Direct programs for the rehabilitation of inmates in the prison system.
Administer programs for inmates at larger prison facilities, or facilities having broader scope and complexity of programming.
Function as assistants to the Programs Director II in larger institutions, offering a variety of program services.
Direct a major program in a region or statewide basis.
Oversee inmate classification.
Manage correctional programs including work release, incentive wage, study release, educational/vocational, volunteer programs, religion, cognitive-based interventions, and recreation.
Oversee correctional counseling.
Supervise subordinate personnel responsible for the implementation, development, and maintenance of programs on a daily basis.
Coordinate programs with custody and other facility staff.