What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corrections Case Manager position at State of West Virginia?
Nature of Work
Under general supervision, the Corrections Case Manager will function as a member of a team providing services to an assigned caseload of inmates in a correctional facility. The work of the Corrections Case Manager will focus on the overall management of the inmates and ensuring their needs are met and may be required to provide individual and/or group counseling. May assist in the development and implementation of treatment programs, developing case histories, gathering collateral information on placement, treatment, and court information on inmates, writing reports and recommendations regarding inmate behavior, placement, and performance for the circuit courts, controlling inmate movement, as well as serving as the liaison between the inmate and facility, legal representatives, family members, treatment providers, and/or court officials. Will perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Training: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in criminal justice, corrections, psychology, sociology, counseling, counseling and guidance, criminology, social work or related field.
Experience: Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in inmate counseling, security or treatment in a correctional setting or in counseling, counseling and guidance, as a probation and parole officer, mental health counselor or social worker.
Substitution for required training and experience: Five years of experience at a Correctional Officer 2 or higher.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $35,702 - $61,628