Case Manager

Management and Training Corporation•Meridian, MS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Case Manager plans, coordinates, develops, and implements professional individual and group counseling programs for assigned inmates, in compliance with American Correctional Association standards, Management & Training Corporation requirements, and Mississippi Department of Corrections directives. The position reports to the Case Manager Supervisor and is based at East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, Mississippi. The role includes reviewing inmate background files, interviewing and assessing inmates, maintaining personal social development folders, providing counseling and support, evaluating progress, recommending program modifications, and assisting with facility and release-planning activities. The Case Manager also conducts rounds, investigates incidents, maintains records, and may help train staff. Other duties may be assigned within the employee’s capabilities.

Requirements

An associate’s degree in counseling or a related field is required.
Directly related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education requirements.
A valid Mississippi driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required, unless waived by management.
Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree and one year of related experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

Review background files, interview assigned inmates, and conduct tests as necessary to assess and recommend an individual program.
Initiate and maintain a personal social development folder for each assigned inmate.
Provide direct assistance and counseling to inmates dealing with personal needs or problems, including sickness, injury, and family issues.
Provide ongoing individual and group counseling on educational, vocational, personal, and social adjustment matters.
Recommend necessary program modifications during each assigned inmate’s stay.
Assist in developing plans, missions, objectives, schedules, policies, and programs for facility units.
Make rounds in areas where inmates are temporarily housed, programmed, or working, including duties requiring extended standing and walking.
Conduct daily rounds through units to evaluate operations and communicate with staff and inmates.
Investigate incidents involving unit staff and/or inmates.
Assist with pre-release and release preparation as required for contractual compliance.
Continuously interpret and evaluate inmate progress, coordinate problem cases, identify areas for improved guidance and development, and maintain documentation and records.
Use new concepts and approaches, and recommend and conduct training sessions and conferences to improve staff proficiency in guidance and social adjustment.
Perform other duties as assigned within the employee’s capabilities.