Case Manager

Management and Training Corporation•Woodville, MS

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is hiring a Case Manager at the Wilkinson County Correctional Facility in Woodville, Mississippi. The facility provides a safe and secure working environment while helping an at-risk population receive treatment to support their return to a healthy, productive life. The Case Manager assesses assigned inmates’ backgrounds and needs, develops and maintains personal social development (PSD) files, and provides individual and group counseling. The role includes monitoring progress, coordinating support and program changes, maintaining records, recommending medical or psychiatric evaluations when appropriate, and contributing to staff development and facility-service improvements. The position pays $19.50 per hour and is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in counseling or a related field and one year of related experience; four years of correctional experience may be considered in lieu of the education requirement.
License or certification as required by the governing state agency.
Valid driver’s license in Mississippi or Louisiana with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.

Responsibilities

Review background files, conduct personal interviews and tests as necessary, and analyze and recommend a program for each assigned inmate.
Initiate and maintain an individual personal social development (PSD) folder for each assigned inmate.
Provide direct aid and counseling for inmates’ personal needs or problems, including sickness, injury, and family problems.
Provide ongoing individual and group counseling related to educational, vocational, personal, and social adjustment needs; recommend program modifications during each inmate’s stay.
Continuously interpret and evaluate inmates’ progress in their development programs, coordinate problem cases, identify opportunities to improve guidance and development techniques, and maintain documentation and records.
Use new concepts and approaches; recommend and conduct staff training sessions and conferences to improve proficiency in guidance and social adjustment.
Recommend medical or psychiatric evaluations for emotional or psychological problems, evaluate the results, and take remedial action as warranted.
Assist in evaluating facility services for inmates and recommend improvements.
Successfully complete all annual in-service requirements.