This position was located within the Department of Public Safety but transferred to the Department of Adult Correction on January 1, 2023.

The standardized annual salary for this position is $42,264 dependent upon fund availability and OSHR approval.

Reporting to a Correctional Programs Supervisor, this position is responsible for conducting initial assessments of offender needs and developing case plans, monitoring for compliance and results, and revising as appropriate to meet offender needs and achieve system objectives. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

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Assessing offender behavior and developing counseling strategies to achieve desired offender progress.

• Answering offender questions, giving information about classification and sentencing status, corresponding with offender families, and providing supportive counseling.
• Organizing and directing the activities of various rehabilitation programs provided for offenders.
• Conducting work release and home leave investigations, coordinating community resources, planning and coordinating transition (re-entry) prior to parole or release into the community.
• Making recommendations to the offender classification committees on an offenders’ program involvement or custody level change.
• Working with offenders whose problems, needs, and comprehension levels, vary greatly.
• Working in all sections of a Close, Medium, and Minimum Custody prison facility, which places them in constant contact with offenders.
• Serving in a custody role during certain activities and working some evening hours, weekends, and holidays.

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

Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is NC07. 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.

About the NC Dept. of Adult Correction (DAC):
The Dept. of Adult Correction is responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry.

About Scotland Correctional Institution:
Scotland Correctional Institution is located in Laurinburg, North Carolina and houses up to 1,756 male offenders in a close, medium, and minimum custody facility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. (Note: These links were created for applicants of Department of Public Safety jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.)

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

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Knowledge of supportive counseling techniques

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Associate's degree in Criminal Justice, Human Services, Recreation, or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution
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High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of custody experience within the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction
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An equivalent combination of training and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications: MUST be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34,084.00 - $59,646.00 per year

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