Caseworker 2026-02012

State of Wyoming • Rawlins, WY

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Wyoming Department of Corrections is committed to public safety and high correctional standards, as well as a safe, supportive working environment for our employees. The Wyoming State Penitentiary is looking for a dedicated employee to provide support and guidance to incarcerated individuals and to help facilitate positive change. This position manages a caseload of inmates in a correctional facility, meeting with the assigned offenders regularly to review goals, programming, and assisting in the formation of parole, work release, and treatment plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (typically in Social Services)
• 0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Casework)
• Must be able to work one late shift a week and occasional weekends.
• Knowledge of human behavior, motivation, and interpersonal behavior.
• Knowledge of the varied techniques of programming/education.
• Knowledge of social work principles and practices.
• Knowledge of interviewing and counseling techniques.
• Knowledge of current social, economic, and health problems and community resources.
• Must pass a background/reference check.
• Successful applicants for employment must pass a drug screen upon appointment.
• All applicants must meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for employment.

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to those with a Bachelor's Degree, typically in Social Services; Plus 1-2 years of progressive work experience in Casework and/or prior Correctional experience.
• Education & Experience Substitution: 3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Casework)

Responsibilities

• Classifies inmates to complete risk management assessment for program and housing placement, and makes referrals based on need.
• Delivers evidence-based programs.
• Responsible for individualized case planning, monitoring, and reporting correspondence, contacts, and case notes for all inmates on caseload.
• Responsible for casework management duties to include planning and production in all facets of programming and associated documentation.
• Administers risk/needs assessments.
• Works with offenders to develop pro-social behaviors and to prepare inmates for successful re-entry into society.
• Prepares, organizes, schedules, and implements cognitive-behavioral programming and individual interventions.
• Monitors inmate compliance with established goals and objectives; updates case plans as needed.
• Facilitates compliance with court-ordered recommendations and parole board actions for offenders.
• Facilitates attorney-client phone calls.
• Responds to informal inmate grievances
• Assists security in the day-to-day operations of the unit.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacations and sick leave, paid holidays, a tuition reimbursement program, Wyoming State Retirement, 457 deferred compensation program, and longevity pay opportunities for advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level