Unit Case Manager
Unit Case Manager
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Job ID: 31863
Agency: Department of Corrections SDWP
Location: Pierre
Salary: $26.00 - $32.00 depending on experience
Pay Grade: GI
Closing Date: 07/09/2025
This is a Full-Time 40 Hour Weekly position with the Department of Corrections. For more information on the Department of Corrections please visit .
The South Dakota Department of Corrections is hiring! Join the DOC - view DOC Recruitment video here:
Responsible for case management activities within an offender housing unit by determining and assisting offenders with programming needs parole plans assessments participating in unit operations and supervision and direction of offenders. Utilizing evidence-based programming and a team approach to case management this position will focus on successful offender re-entry into society.
Job Function:
Conditions of Employment:
TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.
Responsibilities:
Three (3) years of experience working directly with a *hard to serve high needs client population in a correctional or human services environment providing case management work to include case planning assessment of risks and needs coordination of community services and/or identifying needs and referring to appropriate resources and monitoring compliance and overall case supervision as your primary assignment. Additional components may include multidisciplinary staffing/regular meetings resolving client issues and aiding offenders in locating housing and acquiring employment.
*Hard to serve needs clients include individuals with multiple barriers to employment lack of educational or occupational skills attainment low-income workers earning wages below self-sufficiency low levels of literacy or English proficiency disability status basic skills deficient homelessness ex-offenders and justice involved and public assistance dependency.
- OR -
Three (3) years of **corrections experience.
**Corrections-related experience is defined as experience in which the employee provided a direct service to/with clients detained against their will such as custody/control teaching social work nursing food service and general maintenance; or supervised offenders in the implementation of a program such as correctional industries. This experience is not typically earned in clerical support programs.
NOTE: Entry level officers and clerical support experience does not have the authority outlined in the minimum qualifications to perform components of offender management as it relates to classification hearings multi-disciplinary staffing vetting responses to offender grievances etc. Therefore experience as an entry level officer and clerical support does not meet the definition of offender management as outlined in the minimum qualifications.
- OR -
A combination of education (Criminal Justice Social Work Sociology Psychology or similarly related field) and experience as defined above equal to three (3) years.
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Additional Requirements: To be considered please attach your resume.
This position is eligible for Veterans Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays generous vacation and sick leave accrual dental vision and other insurance options and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LI-Onsite
Job ID: 31863
Agency: Department of Corrections SDWP
Location: Pierre
Salary: $26.00 - $32.00 depending on experience
Pay Grade: GI
Closing Date: 07/09/2025
This is a Full-Time 40 Hour Weekly position with the Department of Corrections. For more information on the Department of Corrections please visit .
The South Dakota Department of Corrections is hiring! Join the DOC - view DOC Recruitment video here:
Responsible for case management activities within an offender housing unit by determining and assisting offenders with programming needs parole plans assessments participating in unit operations and supervision and direction of offenders. Utilizing evidence-based programming and a team approach to case management this position will focus on successful offender re-entry into society.
Job Function:
- conduct an initial assessment and admission data summary that includes criminal history social history medical dental mental health needs occupational experience and interests vocational programming education and previous information reported by the SD DOC or other criminal justice organizations;
- retrieve and enter information by accessing SD DOC information systems and utilizing internal and external data sources;
- analyze retrieved data and investigate for linked information;
- Meet with individual offenders to identify and collect meaningful information to develop an initial case management plan;
- locate wants and warrants for law enforcement agencies and communicate location;
- recommend custody level and facility placement based on offender classification and program needs;
- meets with individual offenders to effectively guide them in accordance with SD DOC needs and regulations Federal Laws State Statues and other case management goals and objectives ensuring continuity of care from intake to release;
- deliver case management services utilizing motivational interviewing and cognitive based interventions in alignment with South Dakota DOC Mission and Vision;
- identify and collect meaningful information in relation to criminogenic needs;
- determines an individual case plan proper programmatic needs and goals in collaboration with the offender;
- coordinate offender access to work education treatment and recreational programs determine earned time grants develop initial parole board risk assessments and actions and design parole plans;
- monitor evaluate and record progress;
- complete assessments and updates at regular intervals in accordance with SD DOC policy and case management procedures;
- maintain regular interaction with offenders coordinating medical and mental health and/or substance treatment education program referrals work assignments and periodic re-assessment as needed;
- research case files and prepare plans for presentation to the community and parole boards;
- assist offenders in preparing for transition;
- maintain a multidisciplinary network of effective communication providing opportunities for offenders to receive feedback crisis intervention and grievance resolution;
- stresses results oriented direction in guiding offender behavior to conform to socially acceptable standards through role modeling pro-social behavior while monitoring physical mental and emotional well-being of assigned offenders;
- other duties as assigned.
Conditions of Employment:
- successfully pass all modules of the South Dakota Department of Corrections Basic Training to include English reading comprehension relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics;
- possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics;
- lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist;
- stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down;
- use arms palms of hands shins and feet to deliver blows;
- withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows;
- swing a baton in a striking technique;
- rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic;
- get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions;
- will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment;
- must be able to see and hear in order to observe address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security;
- seize hold control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury;
- demonstrate body agility strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently;
- work in situations involving assaultive behavior physical control of another person and/or restraint situations;
- deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors utilizing tactfulness and a congenial personable manner;
- work with people of the opposite sex diverse racial ethnic groups mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders;
- communicate by talking listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information assignments;
- work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings;
- willing and able to travel;
- willing and able to work various shifts and days as needed for facility coverage.
TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.
Responsibilities:
Three (3) years of experience working directly with a *hard to serve high needs client population in a correctional or human services environment providing case management work to include case planning assessment of risks and needs coordination of community services and/or identifying needs and referring to appropriate resources and monitoring compliance and overall case supervision as your primary assignment. Additional components may include multidisciplinary staffing/regular meetings resolving client issues and aiding offenders in locating housing and acquiring employment.
*Hard to serve needs clients include individuals with multiple barriers to employment lack of educational or occupational skills attainment low-income workers earning wages below self-sufficiency low levels of literacy or English proficiency disability status basic skills deficient homelessness ex-offenders and justice involved and public assistance dependency.
- OR -
Three (3) years of **corrections experience.
**Corrections-related experience is defined as experience in which the employee provided a direct service to/with clients detained against their will such as custody/control teaching social work nursing food service and general maintenance; or supervised offenders in the implementation of a program such as correctional industries. This experience is not typically earned in clerical support programs.
NOTE: Entry level officers and clerical support experience does not have the authority outlined in the minimum qualifications to perform components of offender management as it relates to classification hearings multi-disciplinary staffing vetting responses to offender grievances etc. Therefore experience as an entry level officer and clerical support does not meet the definition of offender management as outlined in the minimum qualifications.
- OR -
A combination of education (Criminal Justice Social Work Sociology Psychology or similarly related field) and experience as defined above equal to three (3) years.
Knowledge of:
- Department of Corrections Inmate Living Guide classification system and unit plan;
- Department of Corrections policies and the institutions operations and procedures;
- modern concepts principles and practices related to the rehabilitation of criminal offenders.
Ability to:
- organize and complete assignments on time;
- communicate information clearly and concisely in both written and oral form;
- administer assessments;
- remain calm during stressful situations and react to emergencies quickly.
- basic human physical and psychological needs;
- concepts principles and practices related to the rehabilitation of criminal offenders;
- general sociological and psychological factors effecting human behavior.
Additional Requirements: To be considered please attach your resume.
This position is eligible for Veterans Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays generous vacation and sick leave accrual dental vision and other insurance options and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LI-Onsite
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