Juvenile Correctional Casework Manager
About The Position
The Juvenile Correctional Casework Manager works with incarcerated youth at Logansport Juvenile Correctional Facility, a multi-level security facility in Logansport, Indiana, serving males ages 12 to 21. The facility provides treatment and intake services and offers programs supporting education, behavior management, and individualized treatment, with an emphasis on accountability, habilitation, and preparation for reintegration. Work is performed under Department of Correction guidelines and American Correctional Association standards. The role requires judgment in responding to unpredictable or unusual situations and addressing individual students’ needs, which may include physical or mental disabilities. The employee has substantial responsibility for decisions about youth progress, interventions, teaching methods, and materials, and must demonstrate effective leadership in emergencies. Work is reviewed regularly for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, procedures, and standards. The position traditionally starts at $47,320 annually, with compensation potentially adjusted based on education and work experience. It is exempt from overtime compensation; employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report at least 75 hours of work and/or paid leave per pay period to receive their base biweekly salary.
Requirements
- At least 1+ years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
- Ability to consult and liaise with social service agencies and institutions.
- Ability to clearly and accurately document youth progress, attendance, counseling sessions, referrals, and other required information.
- Ability to assess youth needs across social, educational, occupational, emotional, and physical areas.
- Ability to gather information 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 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.
- Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
- A degree is not required.
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.
- 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 up-to-date youth case management information in the Electronic Data Base.
- Exhibit effective leadership in emergency situations.
Benefits
- Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, plus vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completed wellness activities
- Health savings account with bi-weekly state contribution
- 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, community service leave, vacation, personal, and sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer
- Free parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
