Correctional Case Manager - Western Correctional
About The Position
Employees in this class carry a caseload of inmates, which involves supportive counseling, conducting assessments, developing case plans, answering and following up on inmate questions and problems, and making recommendations to the classification committee. Employees also assist in major dynamic programs or coordinate major or specialized programs for the rehabilitation of inmates, such as inmate work assignments, work release, education, or recreation; as well as transition planning and coordinating. Employees in this class plan and coordinate transition (re-entry) prior to parole or release into the community.
Requirements
- Gathering and evaluating information concerning an individual’s past experience.
- Developing, implementing, coordinating, and supervising programs using Division of Prisons Policies and Procedures.
- Making clear and concise reports and comminating verbally.
- Implementing and managing correctional programs.
- Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
- Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice, Human Services, Recreation or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of custody experience within the North Carolina Department of Public Safety; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Documented knowledge of supportive counseling techniques and/or interviewing techniques for intake assessments.
Responsibilities
- Supportive counseling
- Conducting assessments
- Developing case plans
- Answering and following up on inmate questions and problems
- Making recommendations to the classification committee
- Assist in major dynamic programs
- Coordinate major or specialized programs for the rehabilitation of inmates, such as inmate work assignments, work release, education, or recreation
- Transition planning and coordinating
- Plan and coordinate transition (re-entry) prior to parole or release into the community
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
