What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Worker position at Riverside Regional Jail?
Duties: Conduct an individual screening based on inmate input to determine specific areas of need to help prepare the inmate for reentry. Acts as a liaison for the inmate to coordinate internal programming and external community services available in preparation for release.
Provide individual counseling/mentoring, and crisis intervention as needed, throughout the inmates’ period of incarceration. Provide classroom instruction in areas pertinent to the preparation of transitioning into the community, and family. Provide classroom instruction specific to the area of functional and vocational competencies to prepare for job readiness.
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Criminology, Psychology or any other human service related field. A minimum of (2) years of experience in a private, public or government sector required. Prior experience in a correctional environment preferred.
Pay: $55,894 – $82,100
Close Date: Open until filled
To apply, submit a completed Riverside Regional Jail application. An application may be obtained from the Richmond/Petersburg V.E.C., the Jail site, or by accessing our website at www.rrjva.org. Resumes may be included, but will not be considered in lieu of a completed Jail application. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For additional questions, contact the Human Resource Office at (804) 524-6600.
Riverside Regional Jail
ATTN: Human Resources Office
500 FOLAR Trail
N. Prince George, VA 23860
Phone: (804) 524-6600
Fax: (804) 524-6659
Apply Now
Riverside Regional Jail Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer
April 9, 2026
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Provide individual counseling/mentoring, and crisis intervention as needed, throughout the inmates’ period of incarceration. Provide classroom instruction in areas pertinent to the preparation of transitioning into the community, and family. Provide classroom instruction specific to the area of functional and vocational competencies to prepare for job readiness.
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Criminology, Psychology or any other human service related field. A minimum of (2) years of experience in a private, public or government sector required. Prior experience in a correctional environment preferred.
Pay: $55,894 – $82,100
Close Date: Open until filled
To apply, submit a completed Riverside Regional Jail application. An application may be obtained from the Richmond/Petersburg V.E.C., the Jail site, or by accessing our website at www.rrjva.org. Resumes may be included, but will not be considered in lieu of a completed Jail application. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For additional questions, contact the Human Resource Office at (804) 524-6600.
Riverside Regional Jail
ATTN: Human Resources Office
500 FOLAR Trail
N. Prince George, VA 23860
Phone: (804) 524-6600
Fax: (804) 524-6659
Apply Now
Riverside Regional Jail Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer
April 9, 2026
Previous post
Salary : $55,894 - $82,100