State of North Carolina

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Agency Adult Correction Division COO - OPS - Institutions Operations Job Classification Title Correctional Programs Supervisor (S) Position Number 60060190 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 This position is located at Roanoke River Correctional Institution in Halifax County, NC. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range: $39,244- $68,679 **This position is an anticipation vacancy** This position serves as the Recreation Coordinator and is responsible for the overall recreational program for inmates at the medium and minimum facility. This position reports to the Associate Warden for Programs and must ensure that performance-based standards and expected practices are established and met. The position will be accountable for the development, implementation and maintenance of the recreational program to include accountability of compliance for accreditation. The position will develop a comprehensive annual recreation plan to promote the physical, mental, emotional and social well-being of the population. The recreation plan will include leisure time activities, structured activities, special activities and recognition activities that involve both the facility and the community. The 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, movies); and coordinating plans with staff and management. The position will ensure offenders with disabilities and close custody and/or restrictive housing offenders have access to all recreational programs within their assigned restrictions. The position will coordinate with community agencies to enrich programs, establish new programs and work with community volunteers. The position will supervise staff and offenders who work with the recreational programs but will not be responsible for an inmate caseload. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/ Management Preferences: • Thorough knowledge of policies and procedures of Prisons operations gained through work experience in a correctional facility. • Documented knowledge of services available from the community and other public and private programs through work experience or personal volunteer experience. • Documented work experience developing or supporting activities or events for a large group of individuals. 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. Necessary Special Qualifications Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education & Training Standards Commission. 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: Crystal Bunn Miller Email: recruiters@dac.nc.gov