Correctional Programs Supervisor pay range

What the state says the job is

Positions in this class provide and supervise programs for the rehabilitation of inmates in the prison system. Positions at this level are accountable for the development, implementation, and maintenance of total programs activities for inmates of the smaller prison facilities, or are accountable for development, implementation, and maintenance of one or more major and broad programs for inmates at a large facility or institution. The primary programs areas are inmate classification; correctional programs including work release, incentive wage, study release, educational/vocational, volunteer programs, religion, and recreation, and correctional counseling. Work involves considerable contact with community agencies to enrich programs, establish new programs, and to conduct work release investigations, if relevant.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Thorough knowledge of policies and procedures of the Prisons section. Working knowledge of correctional programs and evidence-based practices. Working knowledge of services available to individuals from the community and other public and private programs. Working knowledge of the techniques of supportive counseling, interviewing, job placement, and employment possibilities. Working knowledge of basic psychology, sociology, and psychological testing. Skill in supervision. Ability to gather and evaluate information concerning an individual's past experience, training, attitude, social environment, and mental capabilities. Ability to develop, implement, coordinate, and supervise programs within ...

Minimum qualifications

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.

Special requirements

Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission. <h2