Recreation Coordinator (Pender CI) at North Carolina Dept of Environmental Quality

, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Mar, 26

Salary

66120.0

Posted On

08 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Recreation Planning, Program Development, Community Coordination, Staff Supervision, Event Planning, Compliance Management, Equipment Maintenance, Library Access Oversight, Disability Access, Accreditation Standards, Volunteer Coordination, Mental Well-being Promotion, Physical Well-being Promotion, Emotional Well-being Promotion, Social Well-being Promotion

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Agency Adult Correction Division Operations Job Classification Title Correctional Programs Supervisor (S) Position Number 60065156 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 Salary Range: $37,782 - $66,120 Reporting to the Correctional Associate Warden for Programs, this position serves as the Recreation Coordinator. They are responsible for the overall recreational program for offenders in a state prison facility and must ensure that performance-based standards and expected practices are established and met. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: - Developing, implementing, and maintaining the recreational program to include accountability of compliance for accreditation. - Developing a comprehensive annual recreation plan to promote the physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being of the population. - Recreation planning will include leisure time activities, structured activities, special activities and recognition activities that involve both the facility and the community. - Ensuring position responsibilities will include recreational activity planning and oversight; seasonal and holiday events; equipment and supply purchasing, inventory and distribution; evaluation of recreational areas; proper maintenance of equipment and areas; oversight of library access for all offenders (books and movies); and coordinating plans with staff and management. - Ensuring that offenders with disabilities and close custody and/or restrictive housing offenders have access to all recreational programs within their assigned restrictions. - Coordinating with community agencies to enrich programs, establish new programs, and work with community volunteers. - Supervising staff and offenders who work with the recreational programs but will not be responsible for offender caseload. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Thorough knowledge of policies and procedures of Prisons’ operations gained through work experience in a correctional facility Knowledge of services available from the community and other public and private programs through work experience or personal volunteer experience Work experience developing or supporting activities or events for a large group of individuals Necessary Special Qualifications: Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training and Standards Commission. This is a RE-POST of position 60065456. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to re-apply. 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 NC08. 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 Pender Correctional Institution: Pender Correctional Institution is located in Burgaw, North Carolina and houses up to 768 male offenders in a medium custody facility. 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. EEO Statement The 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: Rose Cuevas Email: recruiters@dac.nc.gov North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today! State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. If you are already a state employee, please search for jobs by clicking here.

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Responsibilities

The Recreation Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the recreational program for offenders in a state prison facility. This includes ensuring compliance with performance-based standards and overseeing various recreational activities and events.