Case Manager-Temporary

State of Montana • Deer Lodge, MT

38d • Onsite

About The Position

The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment. If you want to work making positive changes in your community, the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you! The Rehabilitation and Programs Division ensures the physical and mental well-being of inmates, delivers educational and vocational opportunities within prisons, and oversees community facilities dedicated to successfully reintegrating offenders into Montana communities. Also, this division delivers trauma-informed support to victims of offenders in the correctional system. Join the team responsible for building better tomorrows today! The Case Manager addresses and supports offenders assigned to Montana State Prison by using appropriate programming, education, treatment, individual program directives and release planning. The Case Manager's duties include but are not limited to: Looking at system risk and transition services for offenders. Case Planning, prioritizing and managing caseloads. Classification of offenders Conducting Risk Assessments through Motivational interviewing (MORRA). Facilitating groups related to the specific needs of the population (Victims Impact or Career Path Group Types).

Requirements

• Bachelor's in criminal justice, psychology, education or a related field.
• 2 years of job-related experience.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Looking at system risk and transition services for offenders.
• Case Planning, prioritizing and managing caseloads.
• Classification of offenders
• Conducting Risk Assessments through Motivational interviewing (MORRA).
• Facilitating groups related to the specific needs of the population (Victims Impact or Career Path Group Types).

Benefits

• Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.
• State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees