Correctional Programs Director I

at  North Carolina Adult Correction

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Reporting to the Correctional Programs Director II, this position is responsible for the supervision of subordinate personnel who are responsible for the implementation, development, and maintenance of programs on a daily basis. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Directing programs for the rehabilitation of offenders in the prison system.
• Administering programs for offenders at the larger prison facilities or facilities having broader scope and complexity of programming; or assisting the Associate Warden for Programs II, offering a variety of program services.
• Directing a major program in a region or statewide basis. The primary programs areas are offender classification; correctional programs (including incentive wage, educational/vocational, volunteer programs, religion, cognitive-based interventions, and recreation); and correctional supportive counseling.
• Coordinating programs with custody and other facility staff.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.
Note to Current State Employees:
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 and Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs and Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation and Reentry.
About Harnett Correctional Institution:
Harnett Correctional Institution is located in Lillington, North Carolina and houses up to 988 male offenders in a medium custody facility.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES

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

• Documented skills in supervision and management techniques
• Documented knowledge of supportive counseling techniques
• Documented report writing skills

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

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 https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Bachelor’s degree in a human services or criminal justice field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in correctional programs management or related work
Or
An equivalent combination of education and experience.

SUPPLEMENTAL AND CONTACT INFORMATION

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.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to the education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• 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.

• • Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1 (Download PDF reader), 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.
• If you were ever charged with a criminal offense at some point in your life, you will be required to provide certified and true copies of warrant(s) and judgment(s) for each offense (other than a minor traffic violation) as a condition of employment, even if documentation and charges have previously been reported to this agency.
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• Directing programs for the rehabilitation of offenders in the prison system.
• Administering programs for offenders at the larger prison facilities or facilities having broader scope and complexity of programming; or assisting the Associate Warden for Programs II, offering a variety of program services.
• Directing a major program in a region or statewide basis. The primary programs areas are offender classification; correctional programs (including incentive wage, educational/vocational, volunteer programs, religion, cognitive-based interventions, and recreation); and correctional supportive counseling.
• Coordinating programs with custody and other facility staff