Case Manager-Sign on Bonus

Mirror•Topeka, KS

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Social Services/Employment Placement Coordinator, the Case Manager is responsible for the programs and services provided to federal offenders within a Residential Reentry Center (RRC). The role requires operating in an ethical and professional manner, maintaining respect for the agency and the United States Government, Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons. The incumbent must be familiar with the Statement of Work and contractual provisions, and adhere to agency policies and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Key duties include communication with referral sources and professionals, teamwork with staff, residents, and community partners, making referrals for services, resident engagement, responding to needs, and maintaining security and accountability measures.

Requirements

Graduate of a four-year accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in a social or behavioral science area of study (e.g., criminal justice, corrections counseling, social work, sociology, psychology, substance abuse counseling, or a closely related field).
Minimum of one-year paid experience providing case management or supervision services to the offender population.
At a minimum, one year of experience working in human services, corrections, or community-based services.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Capable of maintaining a team spirit.
Ability to work cooperatively with others.
Attend and contribute to all scheduled meetings associated with the objectives of the agency and program.
Must be adaptable to change and have effective organizational skills.
Must be able to organize and follow through on multiple tasks.
Display consistent, good judgement, and decision-making skills.
Ability to establish and maintain rapport with justice involved, resistive/chemically dependent and/or behavioral health residents.
Knowledge of the criminal mindset and persons with criminogenic risks, needs, and responsivity factors.
Knowledge in the disease of addiction, behavioral health concerns, as well as, criminogenic risks, needs, and responsivity factors, and various modes of intervention designed to address these factors.
Must be able to pass an extensive DOJ, BOP background/security check.
Employees diagnosed with any type of substance use disorder or behavioral addiction/compulsion must have sustained a minimum of two consecutive years of abstinence from all intoxicating substances and symptoms of their chemical and/or behavioral addiction; and must be in full sustained remission.
Must be proficient in computer skills or experience or skills with an Electronic Data Management system.
On a rotating basis must be available for “on-call” duties.

Nice To Haves

Work experience may be substituted for academic studies exchanging one year of work experience in a related field for one year of academic education.
Total work experience needed in lieu of the combination of education and work experience is five years.

Responsibilities

Maintain communication in both written and verbal forums within Mirror and with referral agencies, community partners, and other professionals, ensuring accuracy and proper grammar.
Relay messages in a manner consistent with PRT and agency objectives.
Works assigned schedule and collaborates with others.
Engages community partners to foster the growth of residents.
Ensures residents are referred for services based on RNR, including risks identified by USPO, BOP, resident, CM experience, and accepted risk tools.
Provide groups and programs to RRC resident population.
Develops, offers, and evaluates the effectiveness of groups and programs provided to program residents.
Available for on-call duties, timely completion of terminal reports, IPP, case notes, IR.
Responds in a timely manner to requests by SS/EPC, BOP, PD, Mirror leadership, and RRC residents.
Monitors resident itineraries.
Writes Incident Reports.
Engages residents in a firm/fair/consistent manner.
Conducts employment and residence checks.
Performs other security functions as necessary.
Perform other job duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director.