GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Provide case management and related services centered on the child-parent relationship and the re-entry/transition process to incarcerated parents and their children both within a correctional setting and in the community. Position is based out of Anson County.

JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assesses the needs of the incarcerated parent, his/her children, and the children’s caregiver(s) to develop a plan to support both the relationship and the re-entry/transition process.
• Meet with program participants individually and in groups to provide educational information to include but not limited to the following topics: communicating with your children; child development; planning for a visit or phone call; child support; supporting the child’s school life; working with child care providers; and co-parenting. This educational component will complement programming currently underway at the facility.
• Work with parents to prepare for and debrief after visits and phone calls. Work with families to provide a similar experience, either directly or in collaboration with community resources.
• Meet with children and caregivers to assess their needs, identify appropriate resources to meet those needs, and make the needed referrals (using a “warm hand off” approach).
• Participate on a team with a correctional facility case manager, probation officer, and Local Re-entry Council (LRC) staff member to ensure that parents and children are receiving the services they need as part of the re-entry/transition process.

REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree in human services or related field. A master’s degree in social work or related field is preferred.
• One (1) year of experience working with individuals, families and children involved in a correctional setting and the community.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including travel.
• Participate in and successfully complete any required training and background check provided by the NC Department of Public Safety.
• Participate in and successfully complete training for Parenting Inside Out (PIO).

Location: virtual

Salary range: $42,000-$45,000

All Employees hired after September 20, 2021, must either provide proof of COVID vaccination prior to hire or become fully vaccinated before their first date of employment. Prospective employees who must be considered for a medical or religious exemption shall provide documentation for this request.