Correctional Case Manager - Prison Job Raleigh area,North Carolina USA,Social Work

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - OPS
- Institutions Operations Job Classification Title Correctional Case Manager (S) Position Number Grade NC07

About Us

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!

Description of Work

Reporting to a Correctional Programs Supervisor at a multi-custody male correctional facility, this position provides case management services to an assigned caseload of offenders.

Performing regular periodic classification reviews, needs assessments, plans, job assignments, program referrals and regular scheduled one-on-one contact for the purposes of correctional and/or motivational counseling.

Providing transitional information, assisting with housing and recommendations for the classification upon offender review and assisting with onsite activities.

Communicating effectively with other staff, offenders, and the general public.

Working under stressful conditions caused by direct contact with incarcerated offenders, who can become physically violent and verbally abusive, being capable of defending oneself against attack and performing crisis interventions to include suicide prevention.

Preparing written reports which accurately reflect data reviewed by various sources, reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating various documents and behavior data gathered from interviews, written documentation, and personal observation.

This is a certified position and employees may be subject to assist in any certified capacity as needed.

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences

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 but applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

Documented knowledge of case management practices, or supportive counseling techniques and/or interviewing techniques for intake assessments.

Compensation and Benefits

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
Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

Salary Range: $37,377 - $65,408

This posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night BEFORE the end date listed above

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with established working hours of Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm and may require working beyond normal work schedule to meet business needs.

About Central Prison

Central Prison in Raleigh, NC has been in continuous service since 1884. It serves as the admission point into prison for adult male felons sentenced to 20 years or more and is the main medical and mental health center for male offenders. It also houses special populations, including death row and safe-keepers. While security requires that certain offenders remain in their cells, there are more than 260 offender job assignments that include working in the kitchen, laundry or canteen.

Offenders also work as barbers, janitors and clerks.…