Case Manager IV - Special Populations Programs - Dalby Unit (024920)

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

10h

About The Position

Performs advanced case management work. Work involves coordinating case management and program activities; developing program goals, objectives, and procedures; and evaluating outcome measures for the program. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
Four years full-time, wage-earning criminal justice, social services, human services, case processing, or case management experience.
Fifteen semester hours from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) may be substituted for each six months of experience.
Knowledge of case management principles, practices, standards, and methods.
Knowledge of offender treatment principles, methods, techniques, and practices in correctional rehabilitation programs.
Knowledge of classroom dynamics.
Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.
Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Skill in problem-solving techniques.
Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.
Skill to plan work in order to meet established guidelines.
Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
Skill in interviewing.
Skill to assess needs and coordinate ongoing or transitional services.
Skill to utilize and identify available community resources.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates case management and program activities
Coordinates maintenance of documentation on case management and rehabilitation programs
Assists in program monitoring and evaluation.
Develops, presents, and conducts educational and programmatic groups in accordance with agency curriculum and standards
Assists with development and implementation of program interventions including curriculum
Documents and reviews case management and progress records.
Documents and reviews case records for group and individual meetings or sessions
Evaluates case documentation
Provides advanced case management services to those with higher need levels
Monitors peer support operations.
Identifies problem areas, service gaps, and areas that are barriers to services for inmates
Makes recommendations to produce a more effective program.
Conducts orientation sessions with incoming populations
Attends Unit Classification Committee (UCC) meetings, sanctions meetings, treatment team meetings, and participates in program completion transition meetings.
Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.