Case Manager

Franklin County Community Based Correctional Facility; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Life insurance plans

OPERS retirement system

Deferred compensation options

Sick, vacation, personal leave

Paid holidays

COTA Transportation

Job summary

Franklin County Community Based Correctional Facility in Columbus, OH is seeking a Case Manager to support residents navigating a minimum-security, ACA-accredited program. You will identify resident needs, develop individualized success plans, and monitor progress to reduce recidivism while aligning with facility rules and procedures.

The role emphasizes collaboration, rehabilitation, and coordinated interventions to help residents re-enter the community successfully.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree (required) or Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) in social work, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in corrections, psychology, criminal justice, social work, substance use disorder treatment, or mental health field (preferred).
• Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills. Strong oral/written communication skills. Knowledge of community-based corrections and therapeutic alliance preferred. Ability to analyze data and recommend solutions to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents in successfully navigating and completing the CBCF program.
• Collaborate with residents to develop Individualized Success Plans and track progress.
• Provide interventions and update Success Plans to address changes and barriers to completion.
• Support rehabilitation and reintegration while ensuring adherence to rules, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Oral communication

Written communication

Data analysis

Program planning

Education

Associate or Bachelor in social work/psychology/criminal justice

Job description

FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY BASED CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

The Franklin County Community Based Correctional Facility (CBCF) is a minimum security, American Correctional Association (ACA) accredited, residential prison diversion program for adult male offenders. The Franklin County CBCF is a 180-bed facility that houses adult male offenders (referred to as “residents”) for a maximum of 180 days. The CBCF believes community safety is of upmost importance. Second is targeting residents’ criminogenic needs via intense cognitive behavioral programming in an effort to reduce their likelihood of recidivating. OurVision is to bring person-centered care and community to corrections. OurMission is to enhance public safety by fostering meaningful change, removing barriers, and promoting the skills required for justice-involved individuals re-entering the community. Our Core Valuesare Integrity, Dignity, Commitment, and Collaboration.

Please visit our website for more information about the facility and resident programming- https://cbcf.franklincountyohio.gov/

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Case Manager at the Franklin County Community-Based Correctional Facility (CBCF) is a direct care, essential position responsible for assisting residents in successfully navigating and completing the program. This role is responsible for identifying individualized resident needs, collaborating with residents to assist them in developing Individualized Success Plans, and tracking resident progress throughout their program. Additionally, Case Managers are responsible for providing interventions and updating residents Success Plans to navigate changes and barriers to completion as they occur. The Case Manager will support the facility’s mission by fostering a collaborative environment focused on rehabilitation and successful reintegration while also ensuring that practices are in accordance with established rules, policies, and procedures.

The Essential Functions listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability as deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work involves a significant amount of standing, walking, sitting, talking, listening, and reaching with hands and arms. Must be able to transfer up to fifty (50) pounds. Visual ability must be sufficient to operate equipment, if necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

Associates Degree (required) or Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) in social work, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, or a related field. Two (2) to Three (3) years of experience of corrections, psychology, criminal justice, social work, substance use disorder treatment, or mental health field (preferred). Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills. Strong oral/written communication skills. Knowledge of community-based corrections and therapeutic alliance preferred. Ability to analyze data and recommend solutions to improve outcomes.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Resumes, personal statements, letters of reference, training records or any other pertinent information may be included but not substituted for the application. Applications will not be accepted prior to the posting date or after the submission. The person selected will have to undergo a full background investigation and drug screening.

Benefits:

Comprehensive full benefit package, life insurance plans, wellness incentives; retirement through Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS); optional deferred compensation plans; sick, vacation, personal leave, paid holidays; COTA Transportation.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Franklin County Community Based Correctional Facility is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, SEX, SEXual ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, national origin, disability THAT CAN BE REASONABLY ACCOMMODATED, age, ancestry, VETERAN STATUS, OR GENETIC INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER STATUS PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.