Correctional Case Manager

Job Posting Title Correctional Case Manager Agency 131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS Supervisory Organization DOC Classification/Population 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- this salary is non-negotiable. Level II - $42,445.52- this salary is non-negotiable. Level III - $46,664.80- this salary is non-negotiable.

Job Description

Location Lexington Assessment and Reception Center- Classification/Population 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 · Uses interview techniques and assessment instruments to determine the offender’s security risks and programmatic needs; prepares case history reports and recommends program assignments. · 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. · Advises offenders on personal problems, employment resources, vocational skills, educational and training needs, family problems and institutional adjustment. · Delivers programs to offenders which are designed to assist in a successful re-entry into the community following release from incarceration. · Assists with, or prepares reports such as parole summaries or court ordered presentence investigations. · Receives and takes necessary action on incoming and outgoing mail to or from assigned offenders. · Develops, monitors, and amends offender transition plans in line with re-entry programs and services. · 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.

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…

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