Agency
Adult Correction
Division
COO - OPS - Institutions Operations
Job Classification Title
Correctional Programs Supervisor (S)
Position Number
60066523
Grade
NC08
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 directly to the Correctional Programs Director I at a multi-custody male correctional facility, this position is located in the Programs Department and one of it's main functions is providing programs for the rehabilitation of offenders in the prison and coordinating programs activities with custody staff. Other responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Developing, implementing, and maintaining one or more major and broad programs for offenders. (Primary programs areas are offender classifications, correctional programs (work release, incentive wage, study release, home leave, adult basic education, volunteer programs, religion, and recreation) and supportive counseling.
2. Contacting community agencies to enrich programs, establishing new programs, and conducting home leave and work release investigations.
3. Monitoring effectiveness of community volunteer workers assigned to programs activities.
4. Communicating effectively in verbal and written form with facility staff, offenders, and the general public.
5. Reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating various documents and behavioral data gathered from interviews, written documentation, and personal observation.
6. Working under stressful conditions caused by direct contact with incarcerated offenders who can become physically violent and verbally abusive as well as crisis interventions and routine counseling to include suicide prevention.
7. Training, observing, evaluating, and supervising effectively subordinate staff in their duties and responsibilities.
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 internal and/or external services available to offenders.
Documented 12 months (1 year) of correctional program experience.
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
Salary Range
$39,244 - $68,679
This is a REPOST. Previous applicants MUST REAPPLY to be considered .
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with established working hours 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. Offenders can attend substance abuse group therapy meetings, Bible studies or worship services.
Application Process
NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application. Applications must include :
Complete education history (including high school)
Full work experience details
Certificates and licenses, if applicable
Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.
If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered .
Criminal Justice Certified Positions
If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification . ALL applicants must:
Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302)
Pass a criminal background check
Produce a negative drug screening result
Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations
Possess a valid driver’s license
Education Equivalency Verification
The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members .
Veterans’ and National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB-23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD-256 or NGB-22, along with the state application.
PREA Requirement
The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions
ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
Contact Information
If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status , please contact Celeste Robinson at [email protected] or by phone at 919-582-6116. (Email is preferred and more efficient.
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelor’s degree in a human services or criminal justice field from an appropriately accredited institution AND one year of experience in corrections or related work ; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Special Qualifications : Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission.
EEO Statement
T he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter:
Celeste Renee Robinson
Email:
[email protected]
