Case Management Specialist (Corrections)

Shelby County•Memphis, TN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for arranging, advocating, coordinating, and monitoring the implementation, participation, and delivery of services designed (re-entry planning) to meet the specific needs of returning citizens. The pay grade is 43, with salary commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

Two years of experience as a counselor, case manager, social worker in a criminal justice institution setting (or) in a program management and/or program development setting.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social sciences, psychology, sociology, counseling, social work, criminal justice; OR An equivalent combination of related education, training and/or experience.
PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.
Knowledge of the methods and techniques of counseling and their application.
Knowledge of legal methodology and processing cases.
Ability to establish meaningful rapport with counselees.
Ability to write meaningful reports.
Ability to gather and interpret case histories.
Ability to work with various support agencies in exchange for information and data.
Ability to organize and supervise meaningful activities relevant to patient needs.
Must pass TB and drug screening.
Must be on call and available for various shifts and weekend work.
Must be able to pass a federal background check.
Participate in annual in-service training and other training programs as required.

Responsibilities

Communicates and provides assistance in developing and implementing individualized re-entry/service plan(s) for assigned caseload.
Facilitates the acquisition of post-release services for returning citizen population.
Establishes, reestablishes, expands and strengthens relationships between clients and their families when appropriate.
Reviews offenders referred to the program and tracks progress through the case management process.
Conducts offender assessments to identify workforce and reentry barriers.
Implements criteria for identification of offender needs and develops and implements case plans to address removal of offender deficiencies.
Coordinates with appropriate agencies in obtaining necessary offender identification documents.
Assists in offender eligibility and application for various reentry benefits and services.
Works with and provides liaison with program staff, government agencies, offender families, faith-based support groups, and other organizations.
Conducts field duties and responsibilities such as home and agency visits, meetings, conferences, and workshops as required.
Maintains all required program documentation (reports, forms, statistics, etc.) for assigned caseload.
Develops and maintains records on participating offenders.
Documents case records and reviews reports.
Compiles and analyzes data and prepares summary reports.
Performs other duties as assigned or directed.