Case Manager

City of Lincoln / Lancaster County; Lincoln (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lincoln / Lancaster County is seeking a Community Corrections Case Manager (County) to oversee adult defendants within community corrections. The role involves managing a caseload, supervising compliance with court orders, and supporting rehabilitation initiatives.

The position supports the criminal justice process by enabling defendant community-based supervision to promote employment access and reduce jail overcrowding. Typical hours are full time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year accredited college or university; or an associate degree (or 60 college credits) and at least two years of full-time criminal justice experience or two years full-time experience working with criminal justice involved individuals; or a high school diploma and six years of full-time experience in criminal justice or six years of full-time experience working with criminal justice involved individuals; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills to meet the National Association of Pretrial Services Agencies (NAPSA) Accreditation Standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of adult defendants facing felony and misdemeanor charges.
• Monitor client compliance with court-ordered conditions.
• Contribute to rehabilitation and support strategies within community corrections.

Skills

Criminal justice understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree or 2-year degree + experience

Job description

Posting number: 202600599

Department: Community Corrections

Job classification: Community Corrections Case Manager (County)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Social Services, Counseling, Community and Social Services

Summary

Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Case management is an essential resource for enhancing the effectiveness of our criminal justice system. It is introduced early in the criminal case process, offering defendants the opportunity to be released into the community to serve their sentence. This not only allows them to maintain employment and access rehabilitative services aimed at changing behavior, but also contributes to reducing overcrowding in the Lancaster County Jail.

This role is a key part of community corrections, involving a range of rehabilitation and support strategies to assist clients. The work includes managing a caseload of adult defendants facing felony and misdemeanor charges, while closely monitoring their compliance with court-ordered conditions.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year accredited college or university; or an associate degree (or 60 college credits) and at least two years of full-time criminal justice experience or two years full-time experience working with criminal justice involved individuals; or a high school diploma and six years of full-time experience in criminal justice or six years of full-time experience working with criminal justice involved individuals; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills to meet the National Association of Pretrial Services Agencies (NAPSA) Accreditation Standards.

Necessary Special Requirement

• Possession of a valid driver's license when operating a vehicle is required in the performance of assigned duties.