Recreation Programs Supervisor - Alexander Correctional Institution

State of North Carolina•Alexander Mills, NC

5d•$39,244 - $68,679•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as the Recreation Coordinator and is responsible for the overall recreational program for inmates in a state prison facility. The position is located at Alexander Correctional Institution, a closed custody all-male facility with a 1,252 offender capacity.

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.
Must 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 Supportive Counseling Techniques.
Documented knowledge of services available to individuals from the community and other Public and Private Programs

Responsibilities

Review current recreation programs and maintain compliance for accreditation and development new structures to enhance and improve programs.
Analyze and develop a comprehensive annual recreation plan to promote the physical, mental, emotional and social well-being of the population.
Plan structured activities with specific purposes that include various types such as leisure activities, activities that focus on specific topics, all which at various times will involve both the facility and the community.
Coordinate seasonal and holiday events.
Examine critical needs such as evaluating recreational areas; preventive maintenance of equipment and upkeep, purchasing supplies, reporting damages, inventory and distribution.
Facilitate and review library access for all offenders (books, movies); and communicate concerns and/or revised procedures and plans with staff and management.
Ensure offenders with disabilities housed in close custody and/or restrictive housing have access to all recreational programs within their assigned restrictions.
Work strategically with community agencies to enrich programs, establish new programs and work with community volunteers.
Supervise staff and offenders who work with the recreational programs but will not be responsible for an offender caseload.