Correctional Case Manager

State of Oklahoma • OK

75d • $38,328 - $46,664

About The Position

The Correctional Case Manager position involves providing routine social casework in the classification and assignment of offenders committed to a correctional institution or advanced social casework pertaining to the re-entry of offenders into the community. The role includes using interview techniques and assessment instruments to determine the offender’s security risks and programmatic needs, preparing case history reports, and recommending program assignments. The case manager will also review work and conduct records of assigned offenders, advise them on personal problems, and deliver programs designed to assist in successful re-entry into the community following release from incarceration.

Requirements

• Level I: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Level II: Bachelor's degree and two years of correctional records management or social casework experience.
• Level III: Bachelor's degree and three years of correctional records management or social casework experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree may substitute for one year of required specialized experience.

Responsibilities

• Uses interview techniques and assessment instruments to determine the offender’s security risks and programmatic needs; prepares case history reports and recommends program assignments.
• Reviews work and conduct records of all assigned offenders to determine progress or necessity of changing assignments or security classification.
• Advises offenders on personal problems, employment resources, vocational skills, educational and training needs, family problems and institutional adjustment.
• Delivers programs to offenders which are designed to assist in a successful re-entry into the community following release from incarceration.
• Assists with, or prepares reports such as parole summaries or court ordered presentence investigations.
• Receives and takes necessary action on incoming and outgoing mail to or from assigned offenders.
• Develops, monitors, and amends offender transition plans in line with re-entry programs and services.
• Establishes collaborative network with relevant partners to provide support, pre and post release services for offenders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree