Correctional Programs Supervisor-Foothills Correctional Institution

State of North Carolina • 5150 Western Avenue Burke, NC

1d • $39,244 - $68,679 • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Correctional Programs Director, this position is responsible for providing and supervising programs for the rehabilitation of offenders at a medium-custody correctional facility. The primary programs areas are offender classification; correctional programs including educational/vocational, volunteer programs, religion, and recreation, and correctional counseling.

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

• Documented knowledge of services available to individuals from the community and other public and private programs.
• Documented knowledge of the techniques of supportive counseling, interviewing, job placement, and employment possibilities

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with other staff, offenders, and the general public whether verbally and/or written.
• Defend oneself against attack by violent offenders and working 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.
• Demonstrate and instruct offenders in the proper safe use of tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Review, analyze, and evaluate various documents and behavioral data gathered from interviews, written documentation, and personal observation.
• Perform crisis interventions and routine counseling to include suicide prevention.
• Train, observe, evaluate, and supervise subordinate staff regarding their duties and responsibilities.
• Account for supplies and equipment, developing, implementing, and managing Correctional Programs.

Benefits

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level