Correctional Case Manager
State of Oklahoma - Craig, OK
posted 4 days ago
About the position
The Correctional Case Manager position involves 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. The role includes using interview techniques and assessment instruments to determine the offender's security risks and programmatic needs, preparing case history reports, and recommending program assignments. Additionally, the case manager reviews work and conduct records of assigned offenders, advises them on personal problems, and delivers programs designed to assist in successful re-entry into the community following release from incarceration.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- For Level II: Bachelor's degree and two years of correctional records management or social casework experience.
- For Level III: Bachelor's degree and three years of correctional records management or social casework experience.
- Experience in a correctional facility in a position which requires direct contact with inmates may substitute for education.
Nice-to-haves
- Master's degree may substitute for one year of required specialized experience.
