correctional casework specialist

State of Oklahoma

<div>Job Posting Title
Correctional Case Manager
Agency
131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Supervisory Organization
DOC RRCC
Job Posting End Date
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
Level I - $38,328.16 
Level II - $42,445.52 
Level III - $46,664.80
Job Description<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Preference will be given to applicants with college degrees.</h1> 
Basic Purpose
Positions within this job family are assigned responsibilities involving providing routine social casework in the classification and assignment of offenders committed to a correctional institution or advanced social casework pertaining to the re-entry of offenders into the community. 
Typical Functions<ul><li>Uses interview techniques and assessment instruments to determine the offender&rsquo;s security risks and programmatic needs; prepares case history reports and recommends program assignments.</li><li>Reviews work and conduct records of all assigned offenders to determine progress or necessity of changing assignments or security classification; serves as a member of the classification unit for an assigned caseload.</li><li>Advises offenders on personal problems, employment resources, vocational skills, educational and training needs, family problems and institutional adjustment.</li><li>Delivers programs to offenders which are designed to assist in a successful re-entry into the community following release from incarceration.</li><li>Assists with, or prepares reports such as parole summaries or court ordered presentence investigations.</li><li>Receives and takes necessary action on incoming and outgoing mail to or from assigned offenders.</li><li>Develops, monitors, and amends offender transition plans in line with re-entry programs and services.</li><li>Establishes collaborative network with relevant partners to provide support, pre and post release services for offenders which involve family members and community resources and social service agencies.</li></ul> 
Level Descriptors 
Level I:
This is the basic level where incumbents perform entry-level routine case management work, under close supervision, involving classification and assignment of offenders committed to a correctional institution. 
Level II:
This is the career level where incumbents perform a full range of case management tasks involving the classification and assignment of offenders committed to a correctional institution. Incumbents at this level are responsible for overseeing difficult advanced classification and counseling cases. 
Level III:
This is the specialist level where incumbents are responsible for providing programs such as substance abuse treatment, cognitive behavior and sex offender treatment; and offender re-entry case management functions to include; coordination of strategic social casework; classification; development of transitional/intervention plans; conducting and analyzing offender assessments; developing family and community collaborative support teams, and providing service referrals and follow-up. 
Education and Experience 
Level I:
Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of experience in a correctional facility in a position which requires direct contact with inmates for each thirty semester hours of the required education. 
Level II:
Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor&rsquo;s degree and two years of correctional records management or social casework which involved the classification and assignment, field supervision, apprehension or investigation of offenders, or as a chief of security in a community corrections center, or in a professional administrative position with responsibilities for maintaining inmate records, establishing procedures or serving as an assistant to a warden. Substitution of a master&rsquo;s degree for one year only of the required specialized experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of the experience in a correctional facility in a position which requires direct contact with inmates for each thirty hours of the required education. 
Note: No substitution will be allowed for the required period of qualifying specialized experience described in levels, II, III, and IV. 
Level III:
Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor&rsquo;s degree and three years of correctional records management or social casework which involved the classification and assignment, field supervision, apprehension or investigation of offenders, or as a chief of security in a community corrections center, or in a professional administrative position with responsibilities for maintaining inmate records, establishing procedures or serving as an assistant to a warden. Substitution of a master&rsquo;s for one year only of the required specialized experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of the experience in a correctional facility in a position which requires direct contact with inmates for each thirty semester hours of the required education. 
Note: No substitution will be allowed for the required period of qualifying specialized experience described in levels, II, III, and IV. 
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
Level I:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of vocational guidance and social adjustment principles; of available institutional industrial positions and the future market for those skills; of interviewing and counseling techniques; and of the social and psychological problems facing offenders. Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to communicate effectively; and to determine which segment of the facility will be best suited to an offender&rsquo;s social and correctional needs. 
Level II:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of vocational guidance and social adjustment principles; of available institutional industrial positions and the future market for those skills; of interviewing and counseling techniques; of the social and psychological problems facing offenders; of the principles of personality development and adjustments; and of the social structure of an offender population and individual assimilation into it. Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to communicate effectively; and to determine which segment of the facility will be best suited to an offender&rsquo;s social and correctional needs. 
Level III:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of vocational guidance and social adjustment principles; of available institutional industrial positions and the future market for those skills; of interviewing and counseling techniques; of the social and psychological problems facing offenders; of the principles of personality development and adjustments; of the social structure of an offender population and individual assimilation into it; of related government laws and practices; and of community resources. Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to communicate effectively; to determine which segment of the facility will be best suited to an offender&rsquo;s social and correctional needs; and to motivate offenders in a positive, constructive manner.<h1 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Additional Job Description:</h1>
Red Rock Correctional Center
This is not a remote position.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.
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Agency Contact</div>

Correctional Case Manager

Virginia Department of Corrections

<div><div><div><ul><li>5103357
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Chesapeake, Virginia, United States
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>St. Brides Correctional Center
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Public Safety
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Full-Time (Salaried)
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Closing at: Apr 24 2026 - 23:55 EDT
</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Dept of Corr - Central Admin</li></ul></div></div><div> 
</div><div>Title: Casework Counselor: St. Brides Correctional Center #00430

State Role Title: Counselor II

Hiring Range: $47,721.00 -$68,940.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: St. Brides Correctional Center

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Position provides comprehensive case management services by ensuring all relevant classification paperwork is timely, accurate and complete. Ensures inmates are appropriately employed during their incarceration. The position focuses on adult inmate release planning and performing case management/counseling which includes classification. Promotes the development of self and staff through providing training. Acts as a role model by providing guidance/direction for inmates in a correctional facility, which enhances facility security and promotes long-term pro-social behaviors.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience in counseling, rehabilitation, or casework management. Experience facilitating rehabilitative programs. Experience preparing reports. Working knowledge of principles and practices of counseling, of casework and treatment methods, of behavior modification, various intervention techniques and inmate restoration rehabilitation. Demonstrated ability to counsel and interact with inmates to develop, implement, and follow through on treatment plans and to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Considerations

Advance knowledge in Social Services, Counseling, Criminal Justice or other areas related to human services or equivalent combination of training and experience. Previous experience working in adult counseling or corrections. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel). Certification in a specialized area, such as Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, CSAC, Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider, CSOTP. Bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Knowledge of evidence-based practices and experience facilitating staff and inmate programs.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or r&eacute;sum&eacute; is submitted successfully. Please refer to &ldquo;Your Application&rdquo; in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:
 
 
Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.
 
 
Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver&rsquo;s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.
 
 
Application Requirements: Application and/or r&eacute;sum&eacute; for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia&rsquo;s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or r&eacute;sum&eacute;s will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or r&eacute;sum&eacute;.
 
 
Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or r&eacute;sum&eacute;. 
 
VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
 
 
VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. 

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-659-8424

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/R&Eacute;SUM&Eacute;S / WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION 


In support of the Commonwealth&rsquo;s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging &amp; Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind &amp; Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.</div></div>

Casework Counselor: St. Brides Correctional Center #00430

Gallagher

<div>Introduction 
<div>
At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it&rsquo;s our purpose. Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people&rsquo;s lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership&mdash;and that&rsquo;s exactly what you&rsquo;ll find here. We&rsquo;re a team of fast-paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers &mdash; people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well. Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you&rsquo;ll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence. Here, you&rsquo;ll be supported by a culture that values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the impact of your work. Because when you&rsquo;re here, you&rsquo;re part of something bigger. You&rsquo;re part of a team that shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose.
</div> 
Overview<div> 
Salary: Salary for this position could go up to $119,000 per year, dependent upon experience.</div><div><div>
Jurisdictions: Open to any</div><div>
Licenses: Must be willing to obtain all licenses as required by the manager within a specified timeframe</div><div>
Location: This role is eligible for fully remote work</div><div></div><div> 
The Claims Specialist within GB Specialty is responsible for managing moderately complex Healthcare Professional Liability claims, with a primary focus on Correctional Medicine. This role manages the full claim life cycle, including coverage analysis, investigation, evaluation, and resolution, while ensuring claims are handled in accordance with client expectations, policy obligations, and regulatory requirements.</div></div>
 
How you'll make an impact 
<ul><li>
Analyzes coverage and settles moderately complex claims in Correctional Medicine Professional Liability.</li><li>
Generally, incumbent does not work on workers&rsquo; compensation claims.</li><li>
Able to manage the full-life cycle of all assigned claims files.</li><li>
Analyzes coverage and determines defense obligations.</li><li>
Under minimal supervision, conducts thorough analysis and investigations necessary to determine claims exposure and recommend appropriate settlement strategies and action plans.</li><li>
Creates reservation of rights and coverage denial letters.</li><li>
Negotiates settlements with clients, client attorneys, and Public Adjusters.</li><li>
Interacts extensively with various parties involved in the claims process, and may recommend retaining the advice of outside experts as necessary.</li><li>
Prepares reserve and settlement authority requests for client and carrier approval.</li><li>
May act as a client advocate with carriers to ensure proper claims handling, including any necessary scoping, estimating, and addressing of coverage.</li><li>
Has a solid understanding of claims processing and the insurance brokerage business.</li><li>
Has a basic understanding of the terminology and case law associated with correctional medicine professional liability claims.</li><li>
Handles claims consistent with clients&rsquo; and corporate policies, procedures and best practices and in accordance with statutory, regulatory, and ethical requirements.</li><li>
Incumbents at this level should be able to work at full caseload capacity.</li></ul>
 
About You<div> 
Required:</div><ul><li><div>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required</div></li><li><div>
Minimum 2+ years of experience in handling professional liability claims</div></li><li><div>
Strong insurance fundamentals and understanding of claims processes.</div></li><li><div>
Ability to analyze documentation, summarize facts, and support coverage and liability determinations.</div></li><li><div>
Computer proficiency with claims systems and standard business software.</div></li><li><div>
Must be able to obtain required adjuster licenses within designated timeframes.</div></li></ul><div>
Preferred:
</div><ul><li>Prior experience within healthcare, medical malpractice, or correctional medicine claims a plus.</li><li>
Strong insurance background (carrier, TPA, brokerage, or claims support experience).</li><li>
JD preferred but not required</li></ul><div>
Behaviors:</div><div><ul><li>
Ability to think critically, solve problems, plan and organize activities, serve clients, negotiate, and communicate effectively in writing and verbally.</li><li>
Strong analytical skills to support claims decisions and issue resolution.</li><li>
Ability to interpret policies, records, and related documentation.</li></ul><div>
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#GBSpecialtyCareers</div></div></div>

Claim Specialist - Correctional Medicine

Florida Department of Corrections

<div>Requisition No: 873847

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: CORRECTIONAL SENTENCE SPECIALIST

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70040615

Salary: $40,829.36 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 04/20/2026

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

We Never Walk Alone

ADVERTISING/WORKING TITLE: CORRECTIONAL SENTENCE SPECIALIST-F/C

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Northwest Reception Center in the Classification Department.
Our mission in the Classification Department is to accurately assess and classify inmates based on their needs, risks, and behaviors. We ensure appropriate housing and program placements within the correctional system. Our goal is to enhance safety and security while promoting effective rehabilitation, ultimately aiding in the successful reintegration of inmates into society.This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

JOB DUTIES:
<ul><li>Dive into the details by verifying and manually calculating tentative release dates, ensuring they align with commitment papers and legal statutes. Resolve discrepancies by communicating with relevant agencies.</li>
<li>Lead the charge in preparing release documents, verifying final release dates, and ensuring all necessary authorizations and records are in perfect order for inmate release.</li>
<li>Ensure precision by maintaining accurate data entry in the inmate information system and play a key role in training new employees.</li>
<li>Take charge of managing daily inmate records, including updates on cell changes, work assignments, disciplinary reports, and sentence modifications.</li>
<li>Be at the forefront of justice by preparing affidavits, testifying in court, coordinating inter-state detainer actions, and supervising the transfer of inmate files, all while ensuring compliance with policies and standards.</li></ul> 
<div></div>
<div>
Join us in this dynamic and impactful role where your attention to detail and leadership skills will make a significant difference in the justice system!</div> 
<div></div>
<div>
BENEFITS:</div>
<ul>
<li>Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.</li>
<li>Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.</li>
<li>Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.</li>
<li>Tuition-Free college courses.</li>
<li>Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:</li>
</ul><ul><li><div><ul><li>Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)</li>
<li>Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)</li>
<li>Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)</li>
<li>Deferred Compensation</li>
<li>Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.</li></ul></div></li> 
</ul>
<div>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:</div>
<div>
Preference will be given to applicants with the following qualifications:</div>
<ul>
<li>Supervisory skills preferred.</li>
<li>Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, or Power Point.</li>
<li>Experience auditing, analyzing, and/or interpreting data. Familiarity with sentence structure is preferred.</li></ul> 


Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee&rsquo;s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.

The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship.

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS&rsquo; PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans&rsquo; Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans&rsquo; Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans&rsquo; Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.</div>

CORRECTIONAL SENTENCE SPECIALIST

North Carolina Department of Correction

<div>Agency
Adult Correction
Division
COO - OPS - Institutions Operations
Job Classification Title
Correctional Case Manager (S)
Position Number
60066537
Grade
NC07
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 &amp; Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision &amp; Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!
Description of Work
This position reports to a Correctional Programs Supervisor at a multi-custody male correctional facility and provides case management services to an assigned case load. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
 
 
1. Performing regular periodic classification reviews, needs assessments, plans, job assignments, program referrals and regular scheduled one-on-one contact for the purposes of correctional and/or motivational counseling.
 
 
2. Providing transitional information, assisting with housing and recommendations for the classification upon offender review and assisting with onsite activities.
 
 
3. Communicating effectively with other staff, offenders, and the general public.
 
 
4. Working under stressful conditions caused by direct contact with incarcerated offenders, who can become physically violent and verbally abusive, being capable of defending oneself against attack and performing crisis interventions to include suicide prevention.
 
 
5. Preparing written reports which accurately reflect data reviewed by various sources, reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating various documents and behavior data gathered from interviews, written documentation, and personal observation.
 
 
6. This is a certified position and employees may be subject to assist in any certified capacity as needed. 
 
 
 
(Salary Range: $37,377 - $65,408) 
 
 
 
*This posting will close at 11:59 pm, the night before the end date listed above.*
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now must meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the &quot; Minimum Education and Experience &quot; 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 &quot; Management Preferences &quot; and to be used to screen for the MOST QUALIFIED pool of applicants.
Management Preferences
<ul><li>Documented knowledge of case management practices, or supportive counseling techniques and/or interviewing techniques for intake assessments.
</li></ul>Please review your application carefully before submitting it and be sure to enter a detailed description in the EDUCATION &amp; WORK EXPERIENCE &amp; 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 State Benefits 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 NC07 . 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 &ldquo;equivalent combination of education and experience.&rdquo; 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.
Associate degree in Criminal Justice, Human Services, Recreation or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution; OR High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma AND two years of custody experience within the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction ; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Necessary Special Qualifications : Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education &amp; Training Standards Commission.
EEO Statement
T he 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</div>

Correctional Case Manager - Central Prison

<div>Agency
Adult Correction
Division
COO - OPS - Institutions Operations
Job Classification Title
Correctional Case Manager (S)
Position Number
60062991
Grade
NC07
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 &amp; Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision &amp; Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!
Description of Work
This position is located at Craven Correctional Institution in Vanceboro, NC, Craven County. The prison is a Medium Custody Adult Male Felon Diagnostic Processing Center which houses 850 offenders. Employees in this class carry a caseload of inmates, which involves supportive counseling, conducting assessments, developing case plans, answering and following up on inmate questions and problems, and making recommendations to the classification committee.
 
 
Key Duties Include:
 
 
<ul><li>In addition to regular case management duties, each case manager will also assist in major dynamic programs or coordinate major or specialized programs for the rehabilitation of offenders, such as offender work assignments, education, or recreation; substance abuse programs, community volunteers, offender library and special projects involving offender art show/writing contests, volunteer banquets, as well as transition planning and coordinating.
</li><li>Employees in this class plan and coordinate transition (re-entry) prior to parole or release into the community.
</li><li>Case managers may have mental health offenders on their caseload which requires additional time to manage.
</li><li>Case managers are also often required to interact with community organizations in their performance of duties.
</li></ul>Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Range: $37,377 - $65,408
<ul><li>Thorough knowledge of policies and procedures of prisons.
</li><li>Documented knowledge of techniques of supporting counseling and interviewing.
</li><li>Documented knowledge of correctional programs.
</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
</li></ul>Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an &ldquo;equivalent combination of education and experience.&rdquo; 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.
Associate&rsquo;s degree in Criminal Justice, Human Services, Recreation or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of custody experience within the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Necessary Special Qualifications:
Must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education &amp; Training Standards Commission.
EEO Statement
T he 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</div>

Federal Public Defender, Western District of Texas

<div>Position Announcement 26-33
CAPITAL MITIGATION SPECIALIST &ndash; CAPITAL HABEAS UNIT
Office of the Federal Public Defender
Western District of Texas (Austin)
THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER for the Western District of Texas is now accepting applications for the position of Capital Mitigation Specialist for the Capital Habeas Unit (CHU) in Austin, Texas. The CHU represents indigent, death-sentenced Texas prisoners in federal habeas corpus proceedings in the four United States District Courts in Texas, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.
Requirements. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. An advanced or graduate degree in social work is strongly preferred. A degree in or related to a field such as anthropology, education, human development, journalism, psychology, sociology, or criminal justice is preferred. All candidates must be proficient with the use of a computer, with an emphasis in Word and other Windows-based applications and internet research. This position may require work on holidays, evenings, and weekends, as the nature of the cases require. Frequent and extended travel may also be required. Prior federal court litigation experience and Spanish-language fluency are preferred for this position. The full position qualifications statement with position description is available upon request.
Duties. The Capital Mitigation Specialist will perform tasks such as the following:
<ul><li>Assist attorneys in coordinating and integrating evidence of a client's life history with the defense strategy in the guilt or innocence phase;</li></ul>
<ul><li>Conduct ongoing, exhaustive and independent investigation of every aspect of the client's character, life history, record, and any circumstances of the offense, or other factors, which may provide a basis for a sentence less than death;</li></ul>
<ul><li>Conduct multiple, in-person interviews in a culturally competent manner, with the client and relevant persons familiar with the client's life history, or family history or who would support a sentence less than death;</li></ul>
<ul><li>Provide attorneys with documentary evidence of the investigation using genealogies, social history reports, chronologies, and reports on other relevant subjects such as cultural, socioeconomic, environmental, racial, and religious issues in the client's life;</li></ul>
<ul><li>Assist attorneys in the selection and preparation of witnesses who will testify or consult with the defense team, including both experts and lay witnesses;</li></ul>
<ul><li>Write clearly and be able to present complex and interrelated concepts and ideas.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Gather and analyze documentary records of the client, family members, and other relevant third parties;</li></ul>
<ul><li>Assist attorneys in preparing and gathering demonstrative evidence;</li></ul>
<ul><li>Advise attorneys on appropriate mental experts;</li></ul>
<ul><li>Provide supervision, education, and training to interns and others; and</li></ul>
<ul><li>Perform all other tasks as assigned.</li></ul>
Selection Criteria. The successful candidate will have a commitment to providing quality representation to indigent defendants and have a reputation for integrity. They will have a working knowledge of the criminal justice and correctional systems, mental health and other social services, and psychology and psychological testing. Excellent interviewing and writing skills are essential for the position, as is the ability to locate, obtain, review, analyze, and summarize relevant records. Successful applicants will be able to prioritize projects and work both independently and cooperatively with attorneys, investigators, and office staff as an essential member of the capital defense team at all stages of representation.
Salary and Benefits. The starting salary of a Capital Mitigation Specialist will be commensurate with the experience and quali-fications of the applicant, within a range of $76,777 (JSP-11, Step 1) to $129,311 (JSP-14, Step 1) per annum. The position is in the excepted service and does not carry the tenure rights of the competitive Civil Service. This position offers federal government employment benefits, including participation in health and life insurance, retirement, and the Thrift Savings Plan. Salary is payable only by Electronic Funds Transfer (direct deposit).
How to Apply. Qualified persons may apply by forwarding a letter of interest addressed to the Federal Public Defender, Maureen Scott Franco (mentioning accountment 26-33), a r&eacute;sum&eacute;, references, and representative writing sample. Send the completed application in a single PDF document named with applicant's &ldquo;last name, first name-Announcement 26-33 CHU Mitigation Spc&rdquo; by email. Electronic submissions sent directly to the Defender will not be considered. For applicants with disabilities, this organization provides reasonable accommodation, which is decided on a case-by-case basis. To request reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, contact Administrative Officer Angela Kessel at (210) 981-2085. More than one position may be filled from this announcement. Position announced May 7, 2026, subject to the availability of funds; open until filled.
Federal Public Defender is an equal-opportunity employer</div>

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