Human Services Provider/Program Coordinator I-South Central REGION

This Human Services Provider/ Program Coordinator I (HSPPCI) position will support a HUB of facilities in the South Central Region of the state, to include Lumberton Correctional, Robeson CRV, Columbus Correctional, and Tabor Correctional.  The HCPPCI can be housed at any of those facilities. The HSPPCI will be required to potentially support any or all of the facilities as needed.

The Human Services Provider Program Coordinator I (HSPPCI) provides, coordinates, and is accountable for interdisciplinary person-centered services to individuals with intellectual disabilities, dementia, mental health disorders, serious mental illness, and/or co-occurring disorders. The TDU program is designed to help offenders placed in a restrictive housing environment with an alternative placement where they can be prepared for re-entry into a less restrictive environment. The HSPPCI may be asked to work in other specialized service settings. This position will implement portions of the individualized treatment plan. Specifically, the HSPPCI will facilitate, monitor, and document individual progress in mental health and psychoeducational groups, as well as organize and facilitate psychiatry clinics. This position will also conduct outreach to individuals in restrictive housing and facilitate referrals for specialized programming. The HSPPCI will identify and document opportunities and obstacles for an individual to assist with the enhancement of improving an individual’s self-determination, participation in their community, and to recognize interests. The HSPPCI will ensure compliance with correctional-based health, safety, and habilitative services as required by State/federal laws, American Correctional Association expected practices, and facility policies and procedures. The HSPPCI will work with the behavioral health team to establish, implement, and monitor program goals, quality controls, and policies/procedures for assigned specialized treatment programs. This position will work with numerous professional disciplines such as nursing, medical, psychiatry, behavioral health, programs, and custody to enact the behavioral health treatment plans and provide services consistent with the needs of the individual. The HSPPCI will provide treatment and progress updates to the responsible behavioral health provider(s) and the multidisciplinary treatment team as needed.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. 

 **Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.**

  

Note to Current State Employees: 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.

As of January 1, 2025, the new salary range will be $35984-$62971.

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 the 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:

 

• Documented knowledge of treatment programs and their implementation procedures.
• Documented knowledge of the basics physiological, nutritional, sensory-motor, affective, cognitive, social, communication and adaptive development.
• Demonstrated experience in the development, observation and modification to person-centered plans.

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 year of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. 

Bachelor s degree in a human services or related field from an appropriately accredited institution, and one year of experience providing and/or developing person-centered care plans for individuals with intellectual disabilities/co-occurring disorders; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced degrees in human services may be substituted to meet educational requirements if an applicant does not possess a Bachelor s degree in human services or related field.

Come Join Us to Make a Difference! 

The 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.

The Division of Comprehensive Health Services is dedicated to providing evidence-based, compassionate, and constitutionally consistent medical care to all offenders in custody. Their goal is to ensure that all offenders receive full-spectrum medical care from the time of entry until their release. The team of physicians, nurses, behavioral health services, dental services, psychiatric services, pharmacy services, and licensed healthcare administration services work together to provide emergent, acute, routine, and chronic health care, as well as preventive medicine at all prison facilities. They also coordinate with specialists and other clinical consultants outside of prisons throughout the state to ensure comprehensive health and well-being towards a safe transition from prison, improving public health, and decreasing recidivism.

 

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. 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 the 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 (Download PDF reader).
• Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1 (Download PDF reader), 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.
• If you were ever charged with a criminal offense at some point in your life, you will be required to provide certified and true copies of warrant(s) and judgment(s) for each offense (other than a minor traffic violation) as a condition of employment, even if documentation and charges have previously been reported to this agency.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification. For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help- Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact  Kelly Snead kelly.snead@dac.nc.gov.

Salary : $35,984 - $62,971