Caseworker 2026-02558

State of Wyoming•Torrington, WY

About The Position

The Wyoming Department of Corrections contributes to public safety through the reasonable, safe, secure, and humane management of offenders while providing opportunities for them to become law-abiding citizens. The Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution (WMCI) serves as a central intake and assessment center for male inmates not sentenced to death, and as an education and treatment center for inmates with significant protective custody, medical, mental health, dental, substance abuse, life skills, cognitive/behavioral, or sex offender treatment needs. The Caseworker works with inmates on classification, assessment, case planning, programming, and re-entry preparation. The position also supports unit operations and safety in a correctional environment. Pre-service and annual training is required, including Krav Maga defensive tactics.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, typically in Social Services, and 0–2 years of progressive work experience, typically in Casework; alternatively, 3–5 years of progressive work experience, typically in Casework.
Knowledge of human behavior, motivation, and interpersonal behavior.
Knowledge of programming and education techniques.
Knowledge of social work principles and practices.
Knowledge of interviewing and counseling techniques.
Knowledge of current social, economic, and health problems and community resources.
Ability to work safely and professionally in a correctional environment with incarcerated individuals.
Ability to meet the department's dress code standards.
Successful applicants must pass a background/reference check, medical evaluation, and drug test before appointment.
Must complete required pre-service and annual training, including Krav Maga defensive tactics.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of progressive work experience in casework.

Responsibilities

Classify inmates, complete risk-management assessments for program and housing placement, and make referrals based on need.
Deliver evidence-based programs and administer risk/needs assessments.
Develop individualized case plans and monitor, document, and report correspondence, contacts, and case notes.
Manage casework duties, including planning and documenting programming.
Help offenders develop pro-social behaviors and prepare for successful re-entry into society.
Prepare, organize, schedule, and implement cognitive-behavioral programming and individual interventions.
Monitor inmate compliance with established goals and objectives and update case plans as needed.
Facilitate compliance with court-ordered recommendations and parole board actions.
Complete classification actions, parole summaries, progress reports, and work release plans.
Assist with cell and unit inspections and respond to inmate correspondence and informal grievances.
Facilitate attorney-client phone calls and assist security with day-to-day unit operations.
Participate in initiatives that promote a safe and positive workplace.