Case Manager

Mississippi Department of Employment Security; Tutwiler (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

PTO & paid holidays

Paid job training

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

CoreCivic in the United States is seeking a Case Manager who is passionate about delivering quality care in an institutional setting. You will manage casework, classifications, and transitional services for inmates/residents, coordinating intake and assessments.

The role emphasizes documenting reports, developing case presentations, and connecting individuals with programs and resources to support social development and successful reentry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Experience in case management is preferred; may substitute for education up to two years.
• Clear verbal and written communication is required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office or similar software is required.
• Valid driver's license and age 21+.

Responsibilities

• Perform intake by collecting and analyzing information.
• Provide direct casework to address social involvement and health needs.
• Prepare reports and develop case presentations for inmates/residents.
• Coordinate programming and services for social development and transition.
• Serve as acting Unit Manager when needed.

Skills

Case management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people! CoreCivic is currently seeking a Case Manager who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional security setting.

Who We Are

• CoreCivic is the leading, national provider of high-quality, secured corrections and detention management services, providing effective programs that enhance public safety and prepare individuals for success after release.
• Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, with more than 70 facilities nationwide, CoreCivic security employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good.

What We Have

• More than just a job but the start of a successful career!
• Supportive environment where employee growth is promoted.
• Comprehensive benefits package & competitive wages.
• PTO & paid holidays.
• Paid job training & other great incentives.

What You Get To Do

Change the lives of those in your care!

The Case Manager provides case management, classification, and transitional services to inmates/residents.

• Participate in the intake process by collecting, organizing, and analyzing information about individuals.
• Provide direct casework services for social involvement, health needs, and community life to inmates/residents.
• Prepare and collaborate on various reports and develop case presentations on assigned inmates/residents.
• Coordinate appropriate programming, resources, and services for social development and in preparation for inmates/residents transition or release into the community.
• Serving as the point of contact in absence of the Unit Manager, when applicable.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree is required.
• Experience providing case management services is preferred. Additional experience in a criminal justice field or case management services may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis up to two years.
• Must demonstrate ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications or other similar software applications is required.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE - including Disability/Veteran.