Correctional Case Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements under 12 NCAC 09G .0302 and be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Produce a negative drug screening result.
• Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Meet one of the stated education and experience pathways: an associate’s degree in Criminal Justice, Human Services, Recreation, or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution; a high school diploma or GED and two years of custody experience within the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of supportive counseling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments of offender needs and develop case plans; monitor compliance and results and revise plans as appropriate.
• Assess offender behavior and develop counseling strategies to achieve desired progress.
• Answer offender questions, provide information about classification and sentencing status, correspond with offender families, and provide supportive counseling.
• Organize and direct activities of rehabilitation programs for offenders.
• Conduct work release and home leave investigations.
• Coordinate community resources and plan and coordinate re-entry before parole or release into the community.
• Recommend offender program involvement or custody-level changes to offender classification committees.
• Work with offenders whose problems, needs, and comprehension levels vary greatly.
• Serve in a custody role during certain activities.
• Report or stay over during adverse weather events.

Benefits

• Health insurance options
• Retirement plans
• NCFlex supplemental benefits
• Paid vacation leave
• Paid sick leave
• Paid community service leave
• Paid parental leave