Correctional Programs Supervisor-Avery Mitchell Correctional Institution
About The Position
The Correctional Programs Supervisor provides and supervises rehabilitation programs for offenders at Avery Mitchell Correctional Institution, a medium-custody male facility in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. Program areas include offender classification; educational and vocational programs; volunteer programs; religion; recreation; and correctional counseling. This position reports to the Programs Director I. The role involves direct contact with incarcerated offenders, including potentially stressful situations involving physically violent or verbally abusive behavior. The position is designated mandatory and must report to work or remain on duty during adverse weather events. It is a full-time position, 40 hours per week.
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.
Nice To Haves
- Documented knowledge of services available to individuals from community and other public and private programs.
- Documented knowledge of supportive counseling, interviewing, job placement techniques, and employment possibilities.
Responsibilities
- Communicate effectively with staff, offenders, and the public, both verbally and in writing.
- Defend oneself against attacks by violent offenders and work under stressful conditions associated with direct contact with incarcerated offenders.
- Conduct continuous visual and audio surveillance of the assigned work area.
- Demonstrate and instruct offenders in the safe and proper use of tools, equipment, and supplies.
- Review, analyze, and evaluate documents and behavioral data gathered through interviews, written documentation, and personal observation.
- Perform crisis interventions and routine counseling, including suicide prevention.
- Train, observe, evaluate, and supervise subordinate staff in their duties and responsibilities.
- Account for supplies and equipment, and develop, implement, and manage correctional programs.
- Monitor off-site programs, which may require safe and secure operation of a motor vehicle at any time of day and in varying weather and road conditions.
Benefits
- Health insurance options
- Standard and supplemental retirement plans
- NC Flex program benefits
- Paid vacation leave
- Paid sick leave
- Paid community service leave
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
