Correctional Case Analyst-Piedmont Correctional Institution

** Agency
* * Adult Correction
** Division
* * COO - OPS - Institutions Operations
** Job Classification Title
** Correctional Case Analyst (NS)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * NC08

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: $39,244.00-$68,679.00    This is a position at Piedmont Correctional Institution located in Salisbury, N.C. (Rowan County), which is a Medium male prison facility housing 800 inmates.
Work in this class involves the initial diagnostic evaluation and referral counseling provided for offenders at diagnostic centers throughout the State prison system. Employees compile socio-psychological histories on inmates and prepare and present written summary reports with recommendations on classification and program needs to the appropriate Classification Authority (committee or individual). 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 the 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. These reports are detailed documentation of the crime version, the offender’s background, and the employees’ recommendations for treatment alternatives.

Employees present their findings to the pre-sentence diagnostic committee where a final decision is made and then issued back to the courts to aid in sentencing of offenders.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
**** Management Preferences:
** Working knowledge of test analysis and interpretation.

Working knowledge of interviewing techniques and principles.

Knowledge of rules, regulations, and policies relating to inmate custody and treatment.
** Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.

**** This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with .
**** 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.
** 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 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.
** Recruiter:
** Misty Swanson Carver
** Email:
** recruiters.gov
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