Community Program Specialist Southern CI

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The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community.

Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Reporting to the Correctional Associate Warden of Programs, this position is responsible for coordinating the adult developmental activities program for mentally and/or physically disabled offenders. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Providing opportunities for wellness management and rehabilitation.
• Addressing specific behaviors to prepare disabled offenders for transition planning prior to release.
• Monitoring the progress of disabled offenders assigned to the adult developmental activities program.
• Maintaining necessary supplies for program participation and completing necessary reports.

Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Working knowledge of various service and rehabilitation programs
• Working knowledge of basic limitations and characteristics of various disabling conditions

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required.

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.

$35,596 - $62,294

This job posting will close at 11:59 pm, the night before the end date listed above.

The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

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

The salary grade for this position is NC06 . State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase May result.

This is a RE-POST of position . Previous applicants are still under consideration and do NOT need to re-apply.

The Division of Institutions manages the daily operations of all state-operated prison facilities across North Carolina. Facilities are categorized by custody levels (minimum, medium, close) and house individuals serving sentences for felony convictions. The division provides safety, security, and rehabilitative services through trained custody staff, program facilitators, and administrative personnel.

Southern Correctional Institution is located in Troy, North Carolina and houses up to 700 male offenders in a close, medium, and minimum custody facility.

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