Institution Classifications Coordinator - Foothills Correctional Institution

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - OPS - Institutions Operations Job Classification Title Program Coordinator II (NS) Position Number 60060921 Grade NC10 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 Foothills Correctional Institution in Morganton, Burke County, NC.

Foothills Correctional Institution is a close/minimum custody Male facility housing 712 single cells. This position will function in the program section of Foothills Correctional Institution. The key duties of an Institution Classifications Coordinator/Program Coordinator II often include but are not limited to: • Communicate effectively with staff, offenders, and the general public verbally and in written form.

• Serve as coordinator and advisor to the Director’s Sub-committees (DSC) and to area, institution, or complex authorities. • Attend Subcommittee meetings to advise on policies and procedures, as well as on unique aspects or special needs of a particular prison facility or offender. • Advocate problem cases through DSC to the Director’s Review Committee (DRC) and coordinate transfers of offenders accordingly.

• Serve as consultant to lower classification committees at the area, institutional, and complex levels, and provide informal training in interpreting policies, procedures and laws. • Have a thorough knowledge of the classification process and a knowledge of programs and unique aspects of each prison facility. • Have knowledge of utilization of testing results and psychological aspects, along with a knowledge of characteristics of mental conditions and understanding of sociological facets and family interactions.

• Serve as a member on the DCC and FCC committees. • Coordinate tort claims. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Grade Range: $43,267.00 - $75,718.00 Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required.

Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Documented knowledge of policies and procedures of NCDAC, of inmate classification process, and of correctional programs The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date. Internal Posting- This Is An Internal Posting Open Only For Current North Carolina Department Of Adult Corrections Employees, And Eligible Sate Government Reduction in Force (RIF) Candidates From North Carolina State Government, or Current Temporary Employees.

This an Anticipated Vacancy. State Benefits Information: The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Health Insurance options Retirement Plans NCFlex Supplemental Benefits Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave Paid Parental Leave Visit the State Benefits website for additional information. Note to Current State Employees : The salary grade for this position is NC10 .

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 equ