Classification Caseworker
Classification Caseworker
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17-03-2025
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Job Description
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Under general supervision provides inmates with casework services and referrals to education and program service opportunities available in the Department and the surrounding communities;
- Provides guidance on personal classification recovery and general legal matters. Identifies and resolves potential problems not immediately apparent to the inmate (e.g. discharge date calculation and canteen classification parole or discharge issues); and
- Performs related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
- At the Jail works under the general supervision of the Director of Social Services the Substance Abuse Program Supervisor or the Social Services Supervisor.
- At the House of Correction works under the general supervision of the Director of Social Services the Substance Abuse Program Supervisor Womens Program Supervisor or Social Services Supervisors.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides casework services to inmates. Meets with inmates on a daily basis identifying and assessing personal classification
parole and programmatic issues affectingtheirsentenceand their reentry into the community. Maintains daily presence in
the inmate housing units.
2. Prepares inmates and reports for the classification process through individual interviews. Evaluates inmates regarding eligibility
and suitability for movement tolowersecurity.
3.Refers inmates to program and support services including but not limited to recovery meetings religious services life skills and
educational programs medical and legalservices. Assists inmates in their postrelease plans relative to housing employment
education recovery and medical services available in the community.
4. Facilitates Life Skills Recovery and Violence Prevention groups as directed. Assists in the supervision of volunteer treatment
facilitators and works as part of aclinical/recovery team inthe housing unit where assigned.
5.Prepares case notes and maintains accurate and up to date records on all inmates assigned to his/her caseload.
6. Flexibility and ability to learn and perform new duties and skills as assigned.
7.Performs such duties as the Sheriff or designee may assign from time to time.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Considerable knowledge of community resources and programs available to assistinmates.
2. Sensitivity to individual emotional and behavioral patterns and the impact of cultural racial educational and economic factors
in society.
3. Working knowledge of institutional educational classification and therapeuticprocesses required.
4. Considerable ability to conduct large and small recovery meetings; to listen attentively and work effectively with inmates; to
maintain a harmonious relationship withstaff communityagencies and clients; to maintain case records according to specific
guidelines; to recognize specific educational and recovery needs; to maintain caseloads as assigned and to keepdetailed
records logs and files.
5.Working knowledge of the bail process court process and sentencing procedures is preferred.
6.Bachelors Degree in related major preferred. Collegelevel courses in Criminal Justice Psychology Sociology or at least one
yearoffulltime or equivalent parttimeexperienceas a correction officer or caseworker providing services to prisoners or
exoffenders required.
7. Certified Alcohol and Drug prevention counseling certification preferred where applicable.
8. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
9. Thorough knowledge of Department policies and procedures is preferred.
10. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred where applicable.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Regular punctual and predictable attendance at assigned workplace and at scheduled meetings;
- Knowledge of compliance with and enforcement of Department policies and procedures;
- Compliance with security procedures;
- Obeying of moderately complex oral and written orders;
- Communicating effectively both orally and in writing;
- Able to independently initiate a project execute the necessary steps and complete in a timely and effective manner;
- Deal calmly and effectively with stressful situations including emergencies; and
- Exercise good judgment.
MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- sit or stand periodically for 8 hours;
- lift up to 5 pounds;
- carry up to 5 pounds;
- climb stairs occasionally;
- walk short distances; and
- write and type.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION
Participation in mandatory training
Employment Type
Full Time
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