Correctional Case Analyst-Piedmont Correctional Institution
About The Position
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! Salary Range: $39,244.00-$68,679.00 This is a position at Piedmont Correctional Institution located in Salisbury, N.C. (Rowan County), which is a Medium male prison facility housing 800 inmates. Work in this class involves the initial diagnostic evaluation and referral counseling provided for offenders at diagnostic centers throughout the State prison system. Employees compile socio-psychological histories on inmates and prepare and present written summary reports with recommendations on classification and program needs to the appropriate Classification Authority (committee or individual). Employees may consult with psychological personnel in determining test results of mental health evaluations/assessments. Employees provide supportive counseling when necessary and act as a referral source when offenders need the aid of another professional service such as social services or mental health services. Work also includes conducting pre-sentence diagnostic reports on offenders ordered by the court. These reports are detailed documentation of the crime version, the offender’s background, and the employees’ recommendations for treatment alternatives. Employees present their findings to the pre-sentence diagnostic committee where a final decision is made and then issued back to the courts to aid in sentencing of offenders. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of test analysis and interpretation.
- Working knowledge of interviewing techniques and principles.
- Knowledge of rules, regulations, and policies relating to inmate custody and treatment.
- Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.
- Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in testing or interviewing, and/or counseling; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Responsibilities
- initial diagnostic evaluation
- referral counseling
- compile socio-psychological histories on inmates
- prepare and present written summary reports with recommendations on classification and program needs
- consult with psychological personnel in determining test results of mental health evaluations/assessments
- provide supportive counseling
- act as a referral source when offenders need the aid of another professional service such as social services or mental health services
- conducting pre-sentence diagnostic reports on offenders ordered by the court
- present their findings to the pre-sentence diagnostic committee
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
