Community Employment Program Specialist/Pender Correctional

Positions are located at Pender Correctional Institution in Burgaw, NC.  Pender Correctional Institution is a medium security institution that houses approximately 750 male offenders.

This is to fill three vacancies:  60069923, 60069935, 65025484

• Develops plans for classes held in the Day Treatment Program.

• Responsible for daily management and instruction of the Day Treatment program to include, but not limited to the managing the horticulture, sewing and carpentry classes.

• Serves as a part of the interdisciplinary team and provides feedback regarding participation, motivation and performance for developmentally disabled offenders assigned to the program.

• Utilizes principles, methods and techniques associated with the principals of cognitive behavior therapy to improve social and independent living skills.

• Documents individual goals along with evaluation and progress.

• Educates offenders on constructive time management, appropriate leisure and recreation skills and activities.

• Maintains offender confidentiality.

• Performs related work as required.

• Maintains a budget for equipment and program needs.

• Assists with data collection and prepares reports.

• Maintains unit in a clean and orderly fashion.

• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.

• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations as appropriate.

• Performs administrative duties required.

• This position reports to the Psychological Services Coordinator.

• Instruction, consultation, and direction would be provided by direct supervisor.

• Tools used are office machines, sewing machine, woodworking tools, and horticulture tools.

THIS IS A REPOST.  APPLICANTS ARE STILL BEING CONSIDERED AND DOES NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

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 NC06.   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. 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.)

• Documented  knowledge of behavior management and supportive counseling techniques

• Documented experience working with offenders or individuals with mental illness/developmental disabilities

Bachelor's degree in a human services or business field such as human resources, marketing, business administration, business management, healthcare management, or public administration from an appropriately accredited institution; or Associate's degree in a human services or business field (identified above) from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related work experience; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) and four years of directly related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

NOTE:  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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.  The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.  We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

• 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 a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.

• 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.

• 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.

• Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI's Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service ("RAP Back").  This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status."  If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management.  If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627.  If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Teresa Kelly at 704-797-4691.