Case Manager

DC Government; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DC Government in Washington, DC, is seeking a Case Management Services professional within the District of Columbia Department of Corrections (DOC). The role involves managing inmate caseloads, performing intake interviews, and conducting risk and needs assessments to guide rehabilitation and community linkage.

The position also focuses on developing and implementing individualized activity plans, reclassification decisions, and referrals to therapeutic services, life skills training, and other

Qualifications

• Degree: Behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
• OR Combination of education and experience providing knowledge of behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
• OR Four years of appropriate experience demonstrating knowledge of one or more behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

Responsibilities

• Provides management, guidance, and evaluation of assigned caseload; conducts intake interviews with inmates.
• Conducts Risk and Needs assessment to identify goals and link inmates with community services.
• Reclassifies inmates periodically to maintain custody levels and coordinates programming for pre-release inmates.
• Develops and implements planned programs to meet inmate needs and evaluates outcomes for rehabilitation.

Skills

Risk assessment

Case management

Interviewing

Education

Behavioral or social sciences degree

Job description

This position is located in the Case Management Services division of the District of Columbia Department of Corrections (DOC), Central Detention Facility (CDF/DC Jail) and Correctional Treatment Facility (CTF). The DOC facilities serve as points of entry for persons who have been arraigned and committed for incarceration by the Superior Court of the District of Columbia the U.S. District Court, and any detainments under the authority of the U.S. Marshall Service.

Case Management Services is responsible for the development of a planned program of institutional activities designed to meet the varied demands, individual needs and abilities of the inmates in DOC custody.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

CS-09

Provides management, guidance, and evaluation of assigned caseload. Conducts intake interviews with newly admitted inmates in assigned area to obtain pertinent data, and to orient inmates to the institutional rules, regulations, procedures and program opportunities. Conducts Risk and Needs assessment in order to help inmates to identify goals they want to achieve; and during incarceration, help inmates connect with relevant community service providers.

Gathers information from new inmates within 72 hours of admission in order to conduct classification to determine the custody level of the inmates according to their respective charges. Reclassifies inmates every 90 days to ensure the correct classification/custody level is maintained. Recommends programming identified for pre-release inmates that are designed to assist with readjustment to life in the community. Refers inmates to therapeutic services, including but not limited to, stress management, life skills, substance use and anger management programs, while still incarcerated.

CS-11

Develops and implements a planned program of institutional activities designed to meet the varied demands, individual needs, and abilities of an assigned caseload of inmates. Provides management, guidance, and evaluation of assigned caseload. Prepares and when required, presents reports based on observed inmate behavior, conformity to jail policies and procedures, and other evaluative outcomes. Identifies and assesses significant factors or variables in the inmate’s history that may have contributed to criminal behavior.

Considers and evaluates such factors as educational background, family relationships, socioeconomic factors prior to arrest history, substance abuse and where applicable, physical/mental status, etc. Develops a program designed to meet/challenge the inmate during the period of incarceration, with the goal of rehabilitation in thinking, behavior, and outlook. Makes recommendations annually regarding changes to inmate programs based on the review and reclassification of inmates assigned to caseloads.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

Degree: Behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

OR

Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

OR

Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

In addition, this position requires Specialized Experiencethatequipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, andthat is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

None.

WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a Detention Facility office setting.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS

Note: This position will be filled at the grade CS-09 or CS-11 level.

Tour of Duty:Monday - Friday8:15am to 4:45pm

Pay Plan, Series and Grade:CS-0101-9

Promotion Potential:Grade 9 has Promotion Potential to Grade 11.

Grade 11 has No knownPromotion Potential.

Duration of Appointment:Career Service-Term Appt.

Collective Bargaining Unit:This position may be covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Position Designation: This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and periodic Criminal Background Checks and Traffic Records Checks (as applicable). This position is also subject to mandatory pre-employmentand randomDrug and Alcohol Testing.In this position, you may be disqualified from employment based on the presence of marijuana in test results, even if you possess a medical card authorizing the use of medical marijuana.

Essential Position Designation: This position has been designated as Essentialemployee position under the provisions of District Personnel Manual, Chapter 12. As such, individuals in this position may be required in emergency situations to perform crucial duties that are vital to the continuity of medical facilities, public safety, emergency services, and/or other crucial operations. These duties may be performed when the government is closed or when most employees are dismissed early. Employees designated as essential shall be required to be at work regardless of the emergency situation declared.

A TB Test is required prior to entry on duty.

Residency Preference:When claiming residency preference, you are required, and must agree in writing, to maintain bona fide District residency for a period of seven (7) consecutive years from the effective date of employment. You will be required to present documents (proof) to show District residency and failure to maintain bona-fide District residency for the seven-year (7) period will result in forfeiture of employment

EEO Statement

The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.