Case Manager

MTC Corrections•Meridian, MS

3d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

East Mississippi Correctional Facility located in Meridian, MS., is now hiring career-minded people to assist with securing the safety of our community while positively impacting the lives of those on the inside. Position Summary: Reports to the case manager supervisor. Responsible for planning, coordinating, developing, and implementing a professional individual and group counseling program for assigned inmates in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, Management & Training Corporation (MTC), and Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) directives.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in counseling or related field required.
A valid driver’s license in the state of Mississippi with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year related experience preferred.
Directly related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education requirements.

Responsibilities

Review detailed background file, conduct personal interview and test as necessary to analyze and recommend a program for each assigned inmate.
Initiate and maintain individual personal social development (PSD) folder on each assigned inmate.
Provide direct aid and counseling to inmates with personal needs or problems, i.e., sickness, injury, family problems, and other related personal problems.
Provide continuous educational, vocational, personal and social adjustment counseling on an individual and group basis.
Recommend necessary program modifications throughout each assigned inmate’s stay.
Assist with development of plans, missions, objectives, schedules, policies, and programs for units within the facility.
Make rounds through other areas in the facility where inmates may be temporarily housed, programmed and/or work which requires long periods of standing and walking.
Make daily rounds through units to evaluate operations and to communicate with staff and inmates.
Perform investigative duties involving incidents within units to include unit staff and/or inmates.
Assist with pre-release and release preparation as required for contractual compliance.
Conduct continuous interpretation and evaluation of progress in inmate’s specific development program.
Coordinate problem cases and point out areas in which guidance and development techniques can be improved.
Maintain documentation and records.
Utilize new concepts and approaches.
Recommend and conduct training sessions and conferences to develop greater proficiency among staff in areas of guidance and social adjustment.
It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.