Correctional Specialist III Case Manager Grade 1922
Correctional Specialist III Case Manager Grade 1922
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About the Position
Position may be filled at any of the following levels:
Correctional Specialist I: $63050 $86000
Correctional Specialist II: $71426 $101943
THIS IS AN INTRADEPARTMENTAL RECRUITMENT OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT MONTGOMERY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION & REHABILITATION EMPLOYEES.
WHO WE ARE
The Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation (DOCR) is responsible for the intake reception and assessment functions including law enforcement processing of adult male and female offenders arrested in Montgomery County. Responsibility also includes the custody and care of male and female offenders who are either detained in a pretrial status or serving sentences less than 18 months. In addition to comprehensive facility case management the Inmate Services section provides a wide range of correctional services and programs to incarcerated individuals including education workforce development substance abuse treatment cognitive behavioral modification programs reentry and life skills programs faithbased supports and library services.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- An individual who wants to make a difference within a correctional environment to provide services and support to offenders using evidencebased principles
- Who will work effectively with diverse populations demonstrating an understanding that verbal written and interpersonal communication skills are critical
- Who understand the importance of building multidisciplinary teams and strong relationships with partners to deliver targeted services
- You thrive in a fast paced variable environment with quick responsivity and task ownership
- You value building multidisciplinary teams and strong relationships
- You are excited to learn and grow!
What Youll Be Doing
Managing a complex pretrial and sentenced population within a correctional facility presents multiple challenges. As a core staff member of Inmate Services the Correctional Specialist I/II (CS I/II Case Manager) position provides intake assessments housing classification programs and case management services for an offender population while working within the secure portion of the Montgomery County Correctional Facility and the Montgomery County Detention Center.
- Conducting intake risk and diagnostic screening assessmentsdetermining eligibility and providing referrals for facility programs and services determining appropriate classification and housing assignments
- Providing case management services and crisis intervention to a diverse incarcerated individuals population within the facility housing areas
- Facilitating program groups on life skills topics to support offender change in thoughts and behaviors
Building Success:
- Assisting with services to enhanceincarcerated individualsengagement
- Working closely with multidisciplinary team members
- Assisting with special projects and facility initiatives to expand services
Supporting Operations:
- Maintainingincarcerated individualscase management records and documentation of services
- Cross training and providing coverage across all case management assignments
- Using digital data systems and performance measures
In addition to these daily case management functions the employee will also provide coverage in other case management areas assist with facility program initiatives and services and may participate in disciplinary adjustment proceedings. The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing is required for this position as well as effective skills using computer technology in daily responsibilities.
This recruitment will establish an eligible list to fill one current vacancy and future vacancies within the Inmate Services section of the Detention Services Division (DSD).
This CSI/II Case Manager position reports to one of the CSIV Case Management Supervisors and works closely with other Case Managers and Inmates Services staff as well as Custody and Security and Mental Health staff. The CSI/II Case Manager position works a schedule selected through an annual bid based on seniority schedules range MondayFriday or TuesdaySaturday from 730am4pm 8am430pm and 830am530pm with one potential late night of 11:00am730pm. This position is assigned between the two facilities of Montgomery County Correctional Facility (MCCF) in Boyds Maryland or Montgomery County Detention Center (MCDC) in Rockville Maryland. This position is considered as essential personnel within the Department and required to work onsite during weather related events or general emergencies.
Prior to appointment all applicants must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation psychological evaluation medical examination and drug/alcohol screen.
Candidate must successfully complete the Maryland Correctional Training Academy EntryLevel Program First Line Supervisor and possess a Certificate of successful completion within 12months of hire. Must maintain and successfully complete additional Statemandated and Departmental Correctional training as required.
Generally this position is covered by Employees Retirement System Group JK. If the successful candidate is an internal employee retirement plan coverage will be determined at the time the job offer is made.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully read substance abuse disqualification for this position prior to applying. Please copy and paste the following link into a new window to view and read this information: to a promotional appointment within DOCR the selected individual must answer the Prison Elimination Act (PREA) questions and submit to a criminal history to comply with the Prevention Planning on Hiring and Promotion Decisions 115.17 115.117 115.217 115.317. This is a requirement to meet Federal law and audit standards.
A competitive benefits package is provided (copy and paste this link into new window and click on Total Rewards tab to view): Qualifications
Experience:
If filled at Correctional Specialist I: One 1 year of fulltime satisfactory experience in communitybased corrections or in other human services work emphasizing treatment/counseling.
If filled at Correctional Specialist II: Two 2 years of fulltime satisfactory experience in communitybased corrections or in other human services work emphasizing treatment/counseling one 1 year of which must be equivalent to that of a Correctional Specialist I.
All Levels Education:
Possession of a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university.
All Levels Equivalency:
Excess education may be substituted for required experience but excess experience may not be substituted for the Bachelors Degree as the educational requirement is stipulated by the Maryland State Training Commission.
Preferred Criteria Interview Preferences
Interview preference criteria will be used:
- Experience providing case management services and crisis intervention with a criminal justice involved population; include any relevant training that has been obtained.
- Experience identifying and addressing the needs of pretrial and sentenced custodial correctional population to include knowledge of criminal justice system at the state and local levels.
- Experience and/or training in conducting intake interviews risk/need assessments and classification assessments including gathering and evaluating relevant criminal history data.
- Experience facilitating group counseling sessions as well as program groups workshops and classes; include any relevant training that has been obtained.
- Experience in fluency of the Spanish language.
Your resume must include information specific to the preferred criteria and should reference your knowledge skills and abilities as they relate to the preferred criteria. Ideally the preferred criteria should be addressed in a separate section in your resume. If selected for consideration for this position you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge skills and abilities indicated on your resume.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly as it relates to employment opportunities the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference refer to the Careers webpage onHiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education relevant experience knowledge skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicants responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a Lateral Transfer candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge skills and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation the Countys Public Employees (which does not include employees of the Sheriffs office) are subject to the Countys ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employmentand the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at19A12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from theEthics Commissionwebsite.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
