Caseworker

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Health Dental and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities
• Paid vacation sick leave and holidays
• For additional information regarding the benefits package pleaseclick here

Why Rawlins
Rawlins offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big adventure. Nestled in the heart of Carbon County its a community surrounded by wide-open spaces and outdoor recreation opportunities. Spend your weekends fishing for trout and walleye at Seminoe State Park hitting the ATV trails enjoying a round at the local golf course or experiencing the excitement of local rodeos. Plus Casper is just a short drive away for even more outdoor and cultural experiences.

And rememberWyoming has no state income tax meaning more of your paycheck stays with you!

• Classifies inmates to complete risk management assessment for program and housing placement and makes referrals based on need.
• Delivers evidence-based programs.
• Responsible for individualized case planning monitoring and reporting correspondence contacts and case notes for all inmates on caseload.
• Responsible for casework management duties to include planning and production in all facets of programming and associated documentation.
• Administers risk/needs assessments.
• Works with offenders to develop pro-social behaviors and to prepare inmates for successful re-entry into society.
• Prepares organizes schedules and implements cognitive-behavioral programming and individual interventions.
• Monitors inmate compliance with established goals and objectives; updates case plans as needed.
• Facilitates compliance with court-ordered recommendations and parole board actions for offenders.
• Facilitates attorney-client phone calls.
• Responds to informal inmate grievances
• Assists security in the day-to-day operations of the unit.
• Must be able to work one late shift a week and occasional weekends.

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:


Preference may be given to those with a Bachelors Degree typically in Social Services; Plus 1-2 years of progressive work experience in Casework and/or prior Correctional experience.

**The Wyoming Department of Corrections will only accept degrees from an accredited University or College recognized by a nationally accrediting organization. The agency requires that applicants provide transcripts and documentation of degrees at the time of the interview.


KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of human behavior motivation and interpersonal behavior.
• Knowledge of the varied techniques of programming/education.
• Knowledge of social work principles and practices.
• Knowledge of interviewing and counseling techniques.
• Knowledge of current social economic and health problems and community resources.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• This position must pass a background/reference check.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. Per WDOC policy all staff is subject to drug testing while employed by WDOC.Successful applicants for employment must pass a drug screen upon appointment.
• WDOC is a Tobacco-Free workplace and prohibits the taking carrying possessing or introducing of smoking materials smokeless tobacco or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities and grounds.
• WDOC has a strict dress code policy to include standards for facial hair body art and piercings/gauges. All applicants must meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for employment.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is in compliance with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003. It is the policy and practice of WDOC to protect inmates/offenders from personal abuse corporal punishment personal injury disease property damage harassment and the elimination of prison rape.
• WDOC offers a competitive benefits package including medical dental life insurance paid vacations and sick leave paid holidays a tuition reimbursement program Wyoming State Retirement 457 deferred compensation program and longevity pay opportunities for advancement. Please visit our website at Information

  
  080-Department of Corrections - Wyoming State Penitentiary
  
  Clickhere to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
  
  URL: State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
  
  Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.