Case Manager I - Community Corrections

City and County of Denver•Denver, CO

1d•$26 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The targeting hiring range for this position is $26.21 - $39.32. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to: Four (4) Medical Plans, Dental, Vision Insurance Pension Plan for Life (Employee contributes 8.45%, Employer matches at 17.95%) and 457 (b) Retirement Plan PTO (over 3 weeks in your first year) and 12 paid holidays Yearly Merit Increase STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits Employee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer Program Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000/year), We Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness Program Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides) This position will be located at: The IMPACT Center 10500 Smith Rd. Denver, CO 80239 Interested applicants must be available to work non-traditional shifts and workdays. This case management role will be responsible for a caseload up to 20 participants. Successful candidates must complete and pass a background investigation that encompasses the applicant's employment and criminal history. The goal of Denver Community Corrections is to teach clients practical skills and tools needed to be successful upon reentry into the community. Emphasis is placed on treatment that specifically addresses criminogenic risk/needs by using social learning skill-building activities to assist with cognitive, social, emotional, and coping skill development. utilizes the Cognitive Behavioral Interventions – A Comprehensive Curriculum (CBI-CC) treatment model. This research-informed treatment program uses strategies and techniques to work with adult male clients.

Requirements

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social or behavioral sciences, Criminal Justice, or related fields required.
Experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities preferred.
One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, Adult CPR, AED, Naloxone, and First Aid certifications after date of hire. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Have experience working in Community Corrections or with a Criminal Justice Involved Population
Strong computer skills
Knowledge of research and interviewing techniques sufficient to be able to determine what information is needed, secure and analyze desired information, and formulate logical recommendations
Consistent attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
Commitment to working collaboratively within a team to ensure work is completed timely
Motivated to work with high risk/high need clients and ability to demonstrate a healthy working alliance with clients to assist them with behavior change and risk reduction

Responsibilities

Direct care and facilitation of cognitive behavioral groups with the client population
Monitoring of clients during structured time
Model pro-social behaviors and providing on-going behavior change feedback to clients
Individual meetings with clients to address their individual criminogenic needs
Attend weekly treatment team meetings
Documenting individual and group client interactions
Providing referrals as appropriate to address criminogenic needs that are not targeted through CBI-CC Curriculum
Completing the Standardized Offender Assessment -Revised (SOA-R)
Completing case plans in collaboration with the client
Discharge planning with client and assigned Clinical staff
Participating in ongoing training to further enhance working with the population
Assist other Denver community programs when needed
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Four (4) Medical Plans, Dental, Vision Insurance
Pension Plan for Life (Employee contributes 8.45%, Employer matches at 17.95%) and 457 (b) Retirement Plan
PTO (over 3 weeks in your first year) and 12 paid holidays
Yearly Merit Increase
STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance
CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits
Employee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer Program
Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000/year), We Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources
EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides)