Correctional Programs Supervisor
About The Position
This position is assigned to Pasquotank Correctional Institution. Employees in this class provide programs for the rehabilitation of inmates in the prison system. Employees at this level are accountable for development, implementation, and maintenance of one or more major and broad programs for inmates at a large facility or institution. The primary programs areas are inmate classification; correctional programs (work release, incentive wage, study release, home leave, adult basic education, volunteer programs, religion, and recreation); and supportive counseling. Work involves considerable contact with community agencies to enrich programs, establish new programs, and to conduct home leave and work release investigations. Employees monitor effectiveness of community volunteer workers assigned to programs activities and may supervise subordinate staff. Employees are responsible for coordinating programs activities with custody staff. Work under stressful conditions caused by direct contact with incarcerated offenders who can become physically violent and verbally abusive. Be capable of defending oneself against attack by violent persons. Communicate effectively in verbal and written form with staff, offenders, and the general public.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a human services or criminal justice field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in corrections or related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of supportive counseling techniques.
- Knowledge of services available to individuals from the community and other public and private programs.
Responsibilities
- Development, implementation, and maintenance of one or more major and broad programs for inmates at a large facility or institution.
- Managing inmate classification programs.
- Overseeing correctional programs including work release, incentive wage, study release, home leave, adult basic education, volunteer programs, religion, and recreation.
- Providing supportive counseling to inmates.
- Contacting community agencies to enrich programs and establish new programs.
- Conducting home leave and work release investigations.
- Monitoring the effectiveness of community volunteer workers assigned to programs activities.
- Supervising subordinate staff (may occur).
- Coordinating programs activities with custody staff.
- Working under stressful conditions and being capable of defending oneself against attack by violent persons.
- Communicating effectively in verbal and written form with staff, offenders, and the general public.
Benefits
- Health Insurance options
- Retirement Plans
- NC Flex Supplemental Benefits
- Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
