Case Manager

Management & Training Corporation; Woodville (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and prescription drug

Dental benefits

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Civic duty and military leave

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is hiring at Wilkinson County Correctional Facility in Woodville, MS for a full-time position focusing on counseling and social development for inmates. The role requires a counseling-related degree and relevant experience, with opportunities to provide individual and group counseling and program development.

The position emphasizes assessing inmate needs, documenting progress, coordinating services, and promoting positive social skills while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in counseling or related field required and one year related experience
• Four years of correctional experience may be considered in lieu of education
• Must have license or certification as required by governing state agency
• Valid driver's license in the state of Mississippi or Louisiana with an acceptable driving record required

Responsibilities

• Review detailed background file, conduct personal interview and test as necessary to analyze and recommend a program for each assigned inmate
• Initiate and maintain individual personal social development (PSD) folder on each assigned inmate
• Provide direct aid and counseling to inmates with personal needs or problems
• Provide continuous educational, vocational, personal and social adjustment counseling on an individual and group basis. Recommend necessary program modifications throughout each assigned inmate's stay
• Conduct continuous interpretation and evaluation of progress in inmate's specific development program
• Coordinate problem cases and point out areas in which guidance and development techniques can be improved
• Maintain documentation and records
• Recommend medical or psychiatric evaluation for emotional or psychological problems. Evaluate results and take remedial action as warranted
• Assist in the evaluation of facility services for inmates and recommend modifications for improvement
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed
• Maintain accountability of inmates and property; adhere to safety practices

Skills

Counseling

Inmate counseling

Social work

Case management

Interviewing skills

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling

One year related experience

Correctional experience in lieu of education

Driver's license (MS/LA)

Job description

Pay: $19.50 per hour

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Benefit package includes:

• Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Civic duty and military leave

Impact lives with Management & Training Corporation (MTC)!At the Wilkinson County Correctional Facility in Woodville, Mississippi, our foundation is based upon the philosophies of caring about others, giving back, and making a social impact. We provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while helping an at-risk population receive the treatment necessary for success on their road back to a healthy, productive life.

Essential Duties:

1. Review detailed background file, conduct personal interview and test as necessary to analyze and recommend a program for each assigned inmate
2. Initiate and maintain individual personal social development (PSD) folder on each assigned inmate
3. Provide direct aid and counseling to inmates with personal needs or problems, i.e., sickness, injury, family problems, and other related personal problems
4. Provide continuous educational, vocational, personal and social adjustment counseling on an individual and group basis. Recommend necessary program modifications throughout each assigned inmate's stay
5. Conduct continuous interpretation and evaluation of progress in inmate's specific development program. Coordinate problem cases and point out areas in which guidance and development techniques can be improved. Maintain documentation and records
6. Utilize new concepts and approaches. Recommend and conduct training sessions and conferences to develop greater proficiency among staff in areas of guidance and social adjustment
7. Recommend medical or psychiatric evaluation for emotional or psychological problems. Evaluate results and take remedial action as warranted
8. Assist in the evaluation of facility services for inmates and recommend modifications for improvement
9. Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed
10. Maintain accountability of inmates and property; adhere to safety practices

Education and experience requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in counseling or related field required and one (1) year related experience required
• Four years of correctional experience may be considered in lieu of education
• Must have license or certification as required by governing state agency
• Valid driver's license in the state of Mississippi or Louisiana with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Post Hire Requirements

• Must successfully complete all annual in-service requirements.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.