NC Department of Health and Human Services
Correctional Case Analyst-Piedmont Correctional Institution
NC Department of Health and Human Services, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Correctional Case Analyst – Piedmont Correctional Institution
Position at Piedmont Correctional Institution located in Salisbury, N.C (Rowan County), a medium male prison facility housing 800 inmates.
About Us NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It provides safeguarding and preservation of lives and property of citizens, caring for adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. The department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff and 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. We have a mission that matters!
Description of Work Salary: $37,782-$66,120. Full-time (40 hours/wk). This position involves initial diagnostic evaluation and referral counseling provided for offenders at diagnostic centers throughout the State prison system. Employees compile socio-psychological histories on inmates, prepare and present written summary reports with recommendations on classification and program needs to the appropriate Classification Authority. Employees may consult with psychological personnel in determining test results of mental health evaluations/assessments. Employees provide supportive counseling when necessary and act as a referral source when offenders need aid of another professional service such as social services or mental health services. Work also includes conducting pre-sentence diagnostic reports on offenders ordered by the court, detailing crime version, offender’s background, and recommendations for treatment alternatives. Findings are presented to the pre-sentence diagnostic committee, where a final decision is made and issued back to the courts to aid in sentencing.
Responsibilities
Initial diagnostic evaluation and referral counseling of offenders.
Compile socio-psychological histories of inmates.
Prepare written summary reports with classification and program recommendations.
Consult with psychological personnel regarding mental health evaluations.
Provide supportive counseling and referral to appropriate services.
Conduct pre-sentence diagnostic reports and present findings to the committee.
Assist in final decision-making and reporting to courts.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited institution and one year of experience in testing or interviewing, and/or counseling; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of interviewing techniques and principles.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Thorough knowledge of rules, regulations, and policies relating to inmate custody and treatment.
Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in testing or interviewing, and/or counseling; 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.
Contact Recruiter: Misty Carver Email: recruiters@dac.nc.gov
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About Us NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It provides safeguarding and preservation of lives and property of citizens, caring for adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. The department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff and 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. We have a mission that matters!
Description of Work Salary: $37,782-$66,120. Full-time (40 hours/wk). This position involves initial diagnostic evaluation and referral counseling provided for offenders at diagnostic centers throughout the State prison system. Employees compile socio-psychological histories on inmates, prepare and present written summary reports with recommendations on classification and program needs to the appropriate Classification Authority. Employees may consult with psychological personnel in determining test results of mental health evaluations/assessments. Employees provide supportive counseling when necessary and act as a referral source when offenders need aid of another professional service such as social services or mental health services. Work also includes conducting pre-sentence diagnostic reports on offenders ordered by the court, detailing crime version, offender’s background, and recommendations for treatment alternatives. Findings are presented to the pre-sentence diagnostic committee, where a final decision is made and issued back to the courts to aid in sentencing.
Responsibilities
Initial diagnostic evaluation and referral counseling of offenders.
Compile socio-psychological histories of inmates.
Prepare written summary reports with classification and program recommendations.
Consult with psychological personnel regarding mental health evaluations.
Provide supportive counseling and referral to appropriate services.
Conduct pre-sentence diagnostic reports and present findings to the committee.
Assist in final decision-making and reporting to courts.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited institution and one year of experience in testing or interviewing, and/or counseling; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of interviewing techniques and principles.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Thorough knowledge of rules, regulations, and policies relating to inmate custody and treatment.
Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in testing or interviewing, and/or counseling; 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.
Contact Recruiter: Misty Carver Email: recruiters@dac.nc.gov
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