Correctional Caseworker

State of Indiana•Westville, IN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Correctional Caseworker at Westville Correctional Facility, you will coordinate case management matters and facilitate incarcerated individuals’ access to programs and services. You will work with them to create case plans and assist in preparing for release and re-entry. The role includes supervising incarcerated individuals and requires a high level of judgment and care. Westville Correctional Facility is a multi-level security facility in Westville, Indiana, with a capacity of more than 3,400 incarcerated adult males. The facility offers education, re-entry, and community-service programs. Staff maintain an environment that promotes safety, structure, and rehabilitation. Employees may later move into the state-of-the-art Westville State Prison when it opens in early to mid-2027. The salary traditionally starts at $42,900.00 and may be commensurate with education and work experience.

Requirements

Must test negative on all drug screenings.
Obtain Indiana Risk Assessment System Certification through the Indiana Office of Court Services within 90 days of hire.
Complete all mandatory training, including the DOC Training Program, case-management-specific training, First Aid, and CPR courses.
A degree is not required; a high school diploma or high school equivalent (HSE) and at least 1 year of experience in social work, corrections, criminal justice, or a related field applying relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance to offenders on job assignments, housing changes, facility transfers, and other facility procedures.
Act as a liaison between prospective employers, courts, the community, and governmental agencies to support job development and release adjustment.
Assess each assigned offender's risk and needs using the Indiana Risk Assessment System (IRAS).
Create individualized case plans addressing offenders' risk and needs, track facility program and job participation, and prioritize interventions for higher-risk criminal behaviors.
Document interactions with assigned offenders and their progress during incarceration.
Coordinate with appropriate facility staff to address re-entry and release issues.
Prepare documentation related to offenders' temporary absences and progress, including case notes and program referrals.
Coordinate with classification department staff to make appropriate classification recommendations.
Conduct unit orientation for newly received offenders.
Follow re-entry policies and complete quality assurance tasks in accordance with policy.
Supervise incarcerated individuals.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completed wellness activities
Health savings account with bi-weekly state contributions
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match
Two fully funded pension plan options
Leave policies including paid New Parent Leave, paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers, paid community service leave, vacation, personal, and sick leave
12 paid holidays, or 14 in election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits
Eligibility as a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free parking for most positions
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