Correctional Juvenile Casework Manager

State of Indiana•Pendleton, IN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Juvenile Casework Manager works at Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility, a maximum-security facility for incarcerated juvenile males in Pendleton, Indiana. Work is performed under Department of Correction guidelines and American Correctional Association standards. The role involves using judgment to respond to unpredictable situations and individual youth needs, including situations involving physical or mental disabilities. The position has substantial responsibility for non-routine decisions about youth progress and appropriate interventions, as well as developing lesson plans and selecting teaching methods and materials. Work is regularly reviewed for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, procedures, and standards. In an emergency, the employee must exhibit effective leadership. The role conducts assessments, develops and monitors treatment plans, implements cognitive behavior programs, coordinates with social service agencies and institutions, and maintains youth case-management records. A degree is not required; at least one year of relevant experience may be considered. The role may be used in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs. The position is exempt from overtime compensation. Additional work hours may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours per pay period without additional compensation and must report at least 75 hours per pay period of work and/or paid leave to receive their base biweekly salary. The salary traditionally starts at $47,320.00 and may be commensurate with education and work experience.

Requirements

Ability to consult and liaise with various social service agencies and institutions.
Ability to document youth progress, attendance, counseling sessions, referrals, and other required information clearly and accurately.
Ability to assess youth needs in social, educational, occupational, emotional, and physical areas.
Ability to gather information needed to determine risk level and needs.
Ability to plan and implement cognitive behavior programs suited to youth development and treatment needs.
Ability to establish treatment plans for incarcerated youth.
Ability to monitor youth progress throughout treatment plans and adjust interventions as needed.
Ability to maintain youth information in the Electronic Data Base.
Ability to manage documentation requirements, including pre-release paperwork, referrals, and visiting lists.
At least 1+ years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered; a degree is not required.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Conduct mental health assessments of incarcerated youth to determine risk level and needs.
Assess youth needs in social, educational, occupational, emotional, and physical areas to inform treatment planning.
Establish treatment plans for incarcerated youth to support rehabilitation and development.
Monitor youth progress throughout treatment plans and adjust interventions as needed.
Plan and implement cognitive behavior programs suited to youth development and treatment needs to promote positive behavioral change.
Consult and liaise with social service agencies and institutions to secure needed services for incarcerated youth.
Document youth progress, attendance, counseling sessions, referrals, pre-release paperwork, and visiting lists.
Maintain youth information in the Electronic Data Base.
Exercise effective leadership in emergencies.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, and vision and dental plans.
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completing wellness activities.
Health savings account with a bi-weekly state contribution.
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
Two fully funded pension plan options.
Leave policies including 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave.
Combined 180 hours of paid 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.
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Free parking for most positions.
Free LinkedIn Learning access.