Recreation Programs Supervisor - Alexander Correctional Institution

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - OPS - Institutions Operations Job Classification Title Correctional Programs Supervisor (S) Position Number 60057175 Grade NC08 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 Alexander Correctional Institution in Taylorsville, North Carolina. Alexander Correctional is a closed custody all male facility with 1,252 offender capacity. This position serves as the Recreation Coordinator and is responsible for the overall recreational program for inmates in a state prison facility. Key Duties for a Recreation Programs Supervisor include, but are not limited to: • Review current recreation programs and maintain compliance for accreditation and development new structures to enhance and improve programs. • Analyze and develop a comprehensive annual recreation plan to promote the physical, mental, emotional and social well-being of the population. • Plan structured activities with specific purposes that include various types such as leisure activities, activities that focus on specific topics, all which at various times will involve both the facility and the community. • Coordinate seasonal and holiday events. • Examine critical needs such as evaluating recreational areas; preventive maintenance of equipment and upkeep, purchasing supplies, reporting damages, inventory and distribution. • Facilitate and review library access for all offenders (books, movies); and communicate concerns and/or revised procedures and plans with staff and management. • Ensure offenders with disabilities housed in close custody and/or restrictive housing have access to all recreational programs within their assigned restrictions. • Work strategically with community agencies to enrich programs, establish new programs and work with community volunteers. • Supervise staff and offenders who work with the recreational programs but will not be responsible for an offender caseload. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range: $39,244.00 - $68,679.00 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 Supportive Counseling Techniques.  Documented knowledge of services available to individuals from the community and other Public and Private Programs The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date. 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. 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. 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 About The Division of Institutions: The Division of Institutions manages the daily operations of all state-operated prison facilities across North Carolina. Facilities are categorized by custody levels (minimum, medium, close) and house individuals serving sentences for felony convictions. The division provides safety, security, and rehabilitative services through trained custody staff, program facilitators, and administrative personnel. Application Process: NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application. Applications must include: Complete education history (including high school) Full work experience details Certificates and licenses, if applicable Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions. Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination. If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered. Criminal Justice Certified Positions 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 . ALL applicants must: Meet Criminal Justice Standards requiremen