Correctional Programs Director II - Central Prison
Arts In Wilmington, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
**Agency**Adult Correction**Division**COO - OPS - Institutions Operations**Job Classification Title**Correctional Programs Director II (NS)**Position Number**60066520**Grade**NC12The 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**Reporting directly to the Associate Warden of Programs at a multi-custody male correctional facility, this position has the responsibility to manage and provide supervision for various treatments, case management, and activity programs in the Programs Department. Other responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Providing supervision to subordinate staff and assigning duties and directing staff in carrying out the functions required in the operation of major treatment and activity area.
2. This position is differentiated from the Correctional Programs Director I due to added scope and complexities when it is used in a statewide program.
3. Monitoring the following programs: Case Management (Entire population will have an assigned Case manager), Recreation/Leisure Activities (The entire population will have access to these programs.), Community Volunteer, Incentive Wage/Work Assignments, Specialized Treatment Programs, Substance Abuse, Cognitive Behavior Intervention, Parenting Programs, Napoleon Hill, Character Education, & Anger Management.
4. Working effectively with community groups and utilizing knowledge of community resources.
(Salary Range: $47,703 - $83,479)**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences****Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now must meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the "Minimum Education and Experience" listed from the OSHR class specification as seen in the next section below. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) listed here in this section are now to be used as "Management Preferences" and to be used to screen for the MOST QUALIFIED pool of applicants.****Management Preferences*** Documented experience in organizing, supervising and coordinating activities and programs for large numbers of staff/and or offenders.* Documented knowledge of departmental policies and guidelines and be able to interpret those policies and develop institutional guidelines commensurate with departmental policies.* Documented knowledge of personnel policies, the ability to deal effectively with personnel problems and develop training for personnel under his/her supervision.* Documented working knowledge of vocational, academic, and/or correctional programs.* Documented knowledge of community resources.**Please review your application carefully before submitting it and be sure to enter a detailed description in the EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATES/LICENSES sections of your application. Remember to SAVE each job entry and be thorough. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application.**This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with
with established working hours and may require working beyond normal work schedule to meet business need.**Note to Current State Employees**:
The salary grade for this position is **NC12**. 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 Central Prison****:**Central Prison in Raleigh, NC has been in continuous service since 1884. It serves as the admission point into prison for adult male felons sentenced to 20 years or more and is the main medical and mental health center for male offenders. It also houses special populations, including death row and safe-keepers.While security requires that certain offenders remain in their cells, there are more than 260 offender job assignments that include working in the kitchen, laundry or canteen. Offenders also work as barbers, janitors and clerks. Offenders can attend substance abuse group therapy meetings, Bible studies or worship services.**Contact Information****If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Celeste Robinson at** **celeste.r.robinson@dac.nc.gov** **or by phone at 919-582-6116. (Email is preferred and more efficient.)****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** three years of experience in correctional programs management 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:**Celeste Renee Robinson**Email:**recruiters@dac.nc.gov #J-18808-Ljbffr
1. Providing supervision to subordinate staff and assigning duties and directing staff in carrying out the functions required in the operation of major treatment and activity area.
2. This position is differentiated from the Correctional Programs Director I due to added scope and complexities when it is used in a statewide program.
3. Monitoring the following programs: Case Management (Entire population will have an assigned Case manager), Recreation/Leisure Activities (The entire population will have access to these programs.), Community Volunteer, Incentive Wage/Work Assignments, Specialized Treatment Programs, Substance Abuse, Cognitive Behavior Intervention, Parenting Programs, Napoleon Hill, Character Education, & Anger Management.
4. Working effectively with community groups and utilizing knowledge of community resources.
(Salary Range: $47,703 - $83,479)**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences****Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now must meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the "Minimum Education and Experience" listed from the OSHR class specification as seen in the next section below. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) listed here in this section are now to be used as "Management Preferences" and to be used to screen for the MOST QUALIFIED pool of applicants.****Management Preferences*** Documented experience in organizing, supervising and coordinating activities and programs for large numbers of staff/and or offenders.* Documented knowledge of departmental policies and guidelines and be able to interpret those policies and develop institutional guidelines commensurate with departmental policies.* Documented knowledge of personnel policies, the ability to deal effectively with personnel problems and develop training for personnel under his/her supervision.* Documented working knowledge of vocational, academic, and/or correctional programs.* Documented knowledge of community resources.**Please review your application carefully before submitting it and be sure to enter a detailed description in the EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATES/LICENSES sections of your application. Remember to SAVE each job entry and be thorough. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application.**This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with
with established working hours and may require working beyond normal work schedule to meet business need.**Note to Current State Employees**:
The salary grade for this position is **NC12**. 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 Central Prison****:**Central Prison in Raleigh, NC has been in continuous service since 1884. It serves as the admission point into prison for adult male felons sentenced to 20 years or more and is the main medical and mental health center for male offenders. It also houses special populations, including death row and safe-keepers.While security requires that certain offenders remain in their cells, there are more than 260 offender job assignments that include working in the kitchen, laundry or canteen. Offenders also work as barbers, janitors and clerks. Offenders can attend substance abuse group therapy meetings, Bible studies or worship services.**Contact Information****If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Celeste Robinson at** **celeste.r.robinson@dac.nc.gov** **or by phone at 919-582-6116. (Email is preferred and more efficient.)****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** three years of experience in correctional programs management 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:**Celeste Renee Robinson**Email:**recruiters@dac.nc.gov #J-18808-Ljbffr