Institution Classifications Coordinator - Foothills Correctional Institution

State of North Carolina•Burke, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Foothills Correctional Institution in Morganton, Burke County, NC. Foothills Correctional Institution is a close/minimum custody Male facility housing 712 single cells. This position will function in the program section of Foothills Correctional Institution. The key duties of an Institution Classifications Coordinator/Program Coordinator II often include but are not limited to: Communicate effectively with staff, offenders, and the general public verbally and in written form. Serve as coordinator and advisor to the Director’s Sub-committees (DSC) and to area, institution, or complex authorities. Attend Subcommittee meetings to advise on policies and procedures, as well as on unique aspects or special needs of a particular prison facility or offender. Advocate problem cases through DSC to the Director’s Review Committee (DRC) and coordinate transfers of offenders accordingly. Serve as consultant to lower classification committees at the area, institutional, and complex levels, and provide informal training in interpreting policies, procedures and laws. Have a thorough knowledge of the classification process and a knowledge of programs and unique aspects of each prison facility. Have knowledge of utilization of testing results and psychological aspects, along with a knowledge of characteristics of mental conditions and understanding of sociological facets and family interactions. Serve as a member on the DCC and FCC committees. Coordinate tort claims.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Nice To Haves

Documented knowledge of policies and procedures of NCDAC, of inmate classification process, and of correctional programs

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively with staff, offenders, and the general public verbally and in written form.
Serve as coordinator and advisor to the Director’s Sub-committees (DSC) and to area, institution, or complex authorities.
Attend Subcommittee meetings to advise on policies and procedures, as well as on unique aspects or special needs of a particular prison facility or offender.
Advocate problem cases through DSC to the Director’s Review Committee (DRC) and coordinate transfers of offenders accordingly.
Serve as consultant to lower classification committees at the area, institutional, and complex levels, and provide informal training in interpreting policies, procedures and laws.
Have a thorough knowledge of the classification process and a knowledge of programs and unique aspects of each prison facility.
Have knowledge of utilization of testing results and psychological aspects, along with a knowledge of characteristics of mental conditions and understanding of sociological facets and family interactions.
Serve as a member on the DCC and FCC committees.
Coordinate tort claims.