Correctional Caseworker
Job Location:
South Bend, IN - USA
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Job Summary
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state offering a range of opportunities across 60 agencies. At the state youll find competitive compensation a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly youll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About South Bend Community Re-entry Center:
South Bend Community ReEntry Center is a minimumsecurity communitybased facilitylocatedin South Bend Indiana with a capacity of 201 incarcerated adult males. The center serves incarcerated individuals within 12 months of release and provides both workrelease and reentry education programs. Incarcerated individuals gain work experience through local employer partnerships. Programming emphasizes personal responsibility civic engagement and strong work habits. Staff provide support to help individuals transition successfully back into the community. The facility plays a vital role in northern Indianas reentry network. To learn more about South Bend Community ReEntry Center clickhere.
Role Overview:
As a Correctional Caseworker you will coordinate case management matters and facilitate incarcerated individuals access to programs and services working with them to create case plans and assisting in preparing their release and re-entry process.
Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42900.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Provide guidance to offenders on issues such as job assignments housing changes facility transfers and other facility procedures.
- Act as a liaison between prospective employers courts community and governmental agencies for the purpose of job development and release adjustment.
- Assess each assigned offenders risk and needs utilizing the Indiana Risk Assessment System (IRAS).
- Create individualized case plans that address the offenders risk and needs track facility program and job participation and prioritize interventions that address higher risk criminal behaviors.
- Effectively document interactions with assigned offender population and the offenders progress during incarcerations.
- Coordinate with all appropriate facility staff to address re-entry and release issues.
- Prepare documentation related to an offenders temporary absences and progress reports including case notes and program referrals over the course of an offenders incarceration.
- Coordinate with the classification department staff to make appropriate classification recommendations for offenders.
- Conduct unit orientation for newly received offenders.
- Adhere to the re-entry policies to ensure all quality assurance job tasks are completed in accordance with policy.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:
- Must test negative on all drug screenings.
You must satisfy the following requirements to continue employment:
- Within 90 days of hire you must obtain the Indiana Risk Assessment System Certification through the Indiana Office of Court Services.
- Complete all mandatory training includingthe DOC Training Program Case management specific training First Aid and CPR courses.
A degree is not required. However a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) and at least 1 years of experience in social work corrections criminal justice or related field applying the outlined knowledge skills and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Deferred compensation 457(b)account (similar to401(k) plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation personal and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parkingfor most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learningaccess
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting selecting developing and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at .
Required Experience:
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About Company
The Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) is responsible for adult and juvenile inmates held in more than 30 facilities. IDOC's facilities include minimum- and maximum-security prisons, camps, and work-release centers. The department's PEN Products program partners with private indu ... View more
