Community Corrections Residential Case Manager

Johnson County Kansas•New Century, KS

1d•$26 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, a great organizational culture, and much more! If you’re searching for something more than just a job, something akin to a calling, then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government! This position will begin onsite in New Century, KS. After the completion of training, employees will be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that includes some remote work. Provides supervision to assigned caseload; identifies risks and needs; completes ongoing assessments; utilizes communications strategies; makes referrals to community-based programs for job development, education, training, substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment; and other needed programming. Evaluates and monitors client compliance, performance, and progress; holds clients accountable; monitors violations, extensions, transfers, and discharges; prepares legal documents to be presented to court; assists clients to address financial obligations; acknowledges success; reviews case files; interviews clients; determines eligibility; makes recommendations to court based on prior criminal history; processes files; staffs caseload; provide guidance and direction to clients; provides ongoing correspondence with court, attorneys, judge, schools, law enforcement, service providers and community stakeholders. Arranges or provides transportation to clients; meets and/or communicates with clients, family members, providers, school employees, community stakeholders, or Resource Developers to ensure compliance and monitor progress/success;conducts work, home, or school visits; determines approved residential placements/plans; notifies court of non-compliance; discusses options including revocations; provides alternative sanctions to revocation; attends revocation hearings, testifies in court; provides individual or group program facilitation. Makes recommendations for process improvement; tests new technology and provides feedback; collects and inputs data, case notes, and file information into assigned computer programs; creates, updates, maintains, and monitors files; creates reports and provides information to stakeholders. Utilizes motivation interviewing techniques in all client interactions, specifically to complete assessments of criminogenic risk/needs; identifies client stages of change in addressing identified needs; is receptive to professional feedback and displays a desire for continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field
one (1) year criminal justice or related experience
successfully pass a criminal history check
possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Nice To Haves

One (1) year case management experience

Responsibilities

Provides supervision to assigned caseload; identifies risks and needs; completes ongoing assessments; utilizes communications strategies; makes referrals to community-based programs for job development, education, training, substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment; and other needed programming.
Evaluates and monitors client compliance, performance, and progress; holds clients accountable; monitors violations, extensions, transfers, and discharges; prepares legal documents to be presented to court; assists clients to address financial obligations; acknowledges success; reviews case files; interviews clients; determines eligibility; makes recommendations to court based on prior criminal history; processes files; staffs caseload; provide guidance and direction to clients; provides ongoing correspondence with court, attorneys, judge, schools, law enforcement, service providers and community stakeholders.
Arranges or provides transportation to clients; meets and/or communicates with clients, family members, providers, school employees, community stakeholders, or Resource Developers to ensure compliance and monitor progress/success;conducts work, home, or school visits; determines approved residential placements/plans; notifies court of non-compliance; discusses options including revocations; provides alternative sanctions to revocation; attends revocation hearings, testifies in court; provides individual or group program facilitation.
Makes recommendations for process improvement; tests new technology and provides feedback; collects and inputs data, case notes, and file information into assigned computer programs; creates, updates, maintains, and monitors files; creates reports and provides information to stakeholders.
Utilizes motivation interviewing techniques in all client interactions, specifically to complete assessments of criminogenic risk/needs; identifies client stages of change in addressing identified needs; is receptive to professional feedback and displays a desire for continuous quality improvement.