Location: Raleigh,NC, USA
Correctional Diagnostic Services Specialist
This is a REPOST.
Previous applicants MUST REAPPLY to be considered.
This is an INTERNAL POSTING open ONLY for current employees of the NC Department of Adult Correction and eligible RIF candidates from NC State Government.
Diagnostic Centers
This position will provide support services to assigned diagnostic centers by resolving complex issues, i.e. sentences, and commitments, monitoring their production and their compliance with Department of Adult Correction-Prisons and diagnostic policy and procedure, by reviewing their electronic files and their PSD reports and otherwise acting in an advisory position.
This position will provide consultations with administrative and field staff to assist in the identification and correction of problems related to operational issues; implementing legislative and policy changes and administrative directives; providing daily assistance with problems and situations requiring contacts with other sections or agencies, i.e., commitments, releases, OPUS issues. This position will also do research and reports for administrative staff on a variety of issues or topics on an as-needed basis, often in critical situations, for example, special work release cases, etc., for legislators, judges, or the secretary's office.
Presentence Diagnostic Studies
This position will coordinate and administer the PSD program by chairing committees and writing reports to the court. He or she must also consult with other agencies about the PSD program, set up and schedule PSD appointments, and ensure proper disposition of all documents relating to the case after the study.
Other Duties
The following projects are the responsibility of the Diagnostic Services Branch and are assigned in equal number to each of the Specialists by the Diagnostic Services Branch Manager: Overseeing and ensuring compliance with DNA testing statewide; Providing training, monitoring the screening process and ensuring compliance at the diagnostic centers with the Exceptional Students Program, Non-English Speaking Program and Consulate Notification; Daily monitoring of diagnostic centers production statistics; Revising and updating the Offender Rule Book as necessary; Revising and updating the Audio/Visual Offender Orientation video as necessary; Monitoring inventory of psychological test materials with yearly ordering and distribution; Setting up and participating in training programs for case analysts, admission technicians, and behavior specialists and offering other training as needed in addition to following-up in the field; Preparing the Diagnostic Services Branch monthly statistical report.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.
Flex/Hybrid/Remote
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 the NC Dept. of Adult Correction (DAC):
The Dept. of Adult Correction is responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry.
The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.
To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
* Thorough knowledge of the diagnostic process.
* Working knowledge of the policies and procedures as it relates to the diagnostic process.
* Demonstrated experience to interpret policies, procedures, and laws to diagnostic staff.
* Demonstrated experience to develop and conduct diagnostic training sessions.
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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience as a Correctional Case Analyst; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry.
DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
* Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
* Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
* If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
* If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
* The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape. Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions.
* Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI's Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service ( RAP Back ). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.
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