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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Correctional Case Manager

Greenville - Pitt County, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$40K/yr - $63K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of Pitt County Government, and they are seeking a Correctional Case Manager to provide case management services within the detention center and the community. This role involves working with clients facing behavioral, mental health, and substance abuse issues, as well as developing treatment and discharge plans for community re-entry.

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Responsibilities

Provide case management services to individuals who require support within the detention center and the community

Work with clients with specialized behavioral, mental health, and substance abuse issues

Conduct in-depth assessments of individuals and family dynamics and needs, intervention, and treatment planning

Train and model to direct supervision staff

Work closely with medical personnel and detention center staff to develop treatment and discharge plans for community re-entry

Coordinate with various community-based service providers and criminal justice personnel

Prepare initial summaries, interviews offenders, reviews records, and compiles social summary reports as needed or assigned

Make proper referrals to the appropriate staff within the facility

Write reports and correlate data as required, including classification data, admission summaries, risk assessments, and security designation forms

Develop, implement, and conduct unit programming (social and rehabilitative) for detainees and evaluate programming outcomes upon completion

Monitor the completion of programs; maintain the maintenance of records of detainee participation in programs

Communicate with detainees’ families and others with inquiries concerning the status and treatment progress of those released

Conduct group education classes such as parenting skills, basic life skills, healthy relationships, etc

Coordinate activities with other service and education providers working in the specialized unit of the detention center

Qualification

Case managementBehavioral health knowledgeTreatment planningData compilationEffective communicationTactfulnessEthical guidelines knowledgeCommunity placement knowledgeJail navigation knowledgeTeam collaboration

Required

Possess some knowledge of the processes and procedures associated with community placement and other community care partners

Possess general knowledge of ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional standards and/or federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations

Ability to compile data from a variety of records

Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments

Combination of experience and education (at least 24 semester hours in the behavioral or social sciences) that resulted in the same knowledge gained

Work with detainees who are about to be released from custody. Develop treatment or rehabilitation plans for detainees to follow utilizing a multidisciplinary approach

Develop plans to reduce the likelihood that released inmates will commit new crimes. Prepare reports on detainees' criminal histories and assess what services and support they may need upon release. Draft rehabilitation plans that include education and job training, and employability

The underlying premise of case management is based on the fact that when an individual reaches the optimum level of wellness and functional capability, everyone benefits: the individuals being served, their support systems, the healthcare delivery systems, and the various reimbursement sources

Case management serves to achieve client wellness and autonomy through advocacy, communication, education, identification of service resources, and service facilitation. The case manager helps identify appropriate providers and facilities throughout the continuum of services while ensuring that available resources are used in a timely and cost-effective manner to obtain optimum value for both the client and the reimbursement source

Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver's License

Must be eligible to complete Detention Officer certification

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or social services field with two (2) years experience in detention/corrections and/or behavioral health facility; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform related job duties