Federal Case Manager
Federal Case Manager
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$ 42000 - 62000
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POSITION DESCRIPTION: FEDERAL CASE MANAGER
I.INTRODUCTION
Functions under the direct supervision of the Facility Director. However has considerable latitude in making independent professional decisions and recommendations for action that can have a serious impact on residents’ lives. Provides direction to line staff in the application of Case Management theory methods and principles. Interprets to line staff the program plans and objectives for individual residents. Provides the professional Case Management expertise as a member of the resident’s Correctional Program Unit working closely with professional and contract staff members. Has full professional responsibility for difficult cases that present a wide range of psychosocial and environmental problems. The duties of this position require direct constant contact with individuals in confinement who are suspected or convicted of offenses against the criminal laws of the U.S. Government.
II.RESPONSIBILITIES AND MAJOR DUTIES
Responsible for reporting aspects of position; Discipline Procedures Resident Health and acts as a Family Liaison. Functions under the direction of the Facility Director serves as an advisor in the development and administration of a correctional program and for development of individual programs for specific residents. Collaborates with the Facility Director in the design and of studies to determine program effectiveness and the need for modification and improvement. Analyzes the residents’ problems develops recommendations to overcome these problems and devises strategies and techniques for application to individuals and to the group. Participates with major impact on decisions affecting the resident’s program.
III.SPECIFIC DUTIES
- Evaluates resident’s progress is responsible for case recording provide assessment for release readiness and gives direction to planning for the resident’s release.
- Provides direction in the analysis of vocational training needs and selection of training or work assignments and establishment of goals for residents.
- Provides advice to the Director with respect to the maximum utilization of all community resources so that the positive attitudes and values can be strengthened with the community as the focal point of orientation rather than City of Faith.
- Recommends referrals which include an overriding consideration for the welfare of the community together with a realization of the importance of maintaining security of the facility.
IV.DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE ABILITIES AND SKILLS
This position requires a demonstrated ability to follow detailed policies and procedures: to communicate clearly concisely and accurately; and to serve as a coach to the residents. Must have a good understanding of correctional history law philosophy and practices contemporary criminology theory and must constantly work for selfimprovement in the field of social work interviewing and counseling techniques and possess a comprehensive knowledge of the dynamics of human behavior and a thorough grasp of Case Management theory methods and principles. Demonstrated knowledge of word processing programs and applications. Must be familiar with the City of Faith emergency plan and with the physical plans of the facility. Is subject to call in cases of emergency. Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Word Excel Adobe and ability to navigate online programs
V.TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
- A fouryear degree in a social human services criminal justice or behavioral science program from an accredited college or university.
- At a minimum one year of experience must be working in human services corrections or community based services.
- Work experience may be substituted for academic studies exchanging one year of work experience in a related field for one year of academic education. Total work experience needed in lieu of the combination of education and work experience is five years.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Willing to travel for COF events and other designated functions.
VI.FRINGE BENEFITS
The following fringe benefits are associated with this position.
- After 90 day Probationary Period Eleven 11 annual paid holidays:
New Years Day Martin Luther King’s Birthday Mardi Gras or President’s Day Good Friday Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. - After one year 10 days paid vacation.
- After five years 15 days paid vacation.
- 7 Sick Days
- Participation in 403B retirement plan.
- Group Health Insurance Plan In lieu of H&W Benefit
Employment Type
Full Time
