Case Manager I - Community Corrections

City and County of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan for Life

PTO and holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

EcoPass RTD

Learning & Development

Job summary

City and County of Denver seeks a dedicated Corrections Case Specialist I to manage a caseload of up to 20 participants in our new facility at 4511 E. 46 Ave, Denver.

The role emphasizes cognitive behavioral interventions and individualized plans to support reentry and pro-social change. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s-level background in social or behavioral sciences or Criminal Justice, plus related experience.

Qualifications

• Equivalency to a bachelor’s degree in social or behavioral sciences or Criminal Justice.
• Experience in a related field or performing similar duties preferred.
• Ability to obtain CPR, AED and First Aid certifications after hire.

Responsibilities

• Direct care and facilitation of cognitive behavioral groups with clients.
• Monitor clients during structured time and model pro-social behavior.
• Conduct individual meetings to address criminogenic needs and risk reduction.
• Maintain case plans and collaborate with clinical staff for discharge planning.
• Attend weekly treatment team meetings and provide referrals as needed.

Skills

Community Corrections

Criminal Justice

Interview techniques

Research methods

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Education equivalency

Tools

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Naloxone training

AED training

Job description

About Our JobWith competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.What We OfferThe City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:Four (4) Medical Plans, Dental, Vision InsurancePension Plan for Life (Employee contributes 8.45%, Employer matches at 17.95%) and 457 (b) Retirement PlanPTO (over 3 weeks in your first year) and 12 paid holidaysSTD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Life InsuranceCARE Bank, Family Leave BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer ProgramTuition Reimbursement (up to $2000/year), We Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness ProgramLearning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development ResourcesEcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides)This position will be based at our newest facility, serving male and male-identifying clients, located at: 4511 E. 46 Ave, Denver, CO 80216Interested applicants must be available to work non-traditional shifts and workdays. This case management role will be responsible for a caseload up to 20 participants. Successful candidates must complete and pass a background investigation that encompasses the applicant's employment and criminal history.The goal of Denver Community Corrections is to teach clients practical skills and tools needed to be successful upon reentry into the community. Emphasis is placed on treatment that specifically addresses criminogenic risk/needs by using social learning skill-building activities to assist with cognitive, social, emotional, and coping skill development. utilizes the Cognitive Behavioral Interventions – A Comprehensive Curriculum (CBI-CC) treatment model.Job responsibilities will include:Direct care and facilitation of cognitive behavioral groups with the client populationMonitoring of clients during structured timeModel pro-social behaviors and providing on-going behavior change feedback to clientsIndividual meetings with clients to address their individual criminogenic needsAttend weekly treatment team meetingsDocumenting individual and group client interactionsProviding referrals as appropriate to address criminogenic needs that are not targeted through CBI-CC CurriculumCompleting the Standardized Offender Assessment -Revised (SOA-R)Completing case plans in collaboration with the clientDischarge planning with client and assigned Clinical staffParticipating in ongoing training to further enhance working with the populationAssist other Denver community programs when neededOther duties as assignedAbout YouOur ideal candidate will have:Have experience working in Community Corrections or with a Criminal Justice Involved PopulationStrong computer skillsKnowledge of research and interviewing techniques sufficient to be able to determine what information is needed, secure and analyze desired information, and formulate logical recommendations Consistent attention to detail and the ability to multi-taskCommitment to working collaboratively within a team to ensure work is completed timelyMotivated to work with high risk/high need clients and ability to demonstrate a healthy working alliance with clients to assist them with behavior change and risk reductionBelow are the minimum requirements used to determine eligibility for this position:Education Requirement: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social or behavioral sciences, Criminal Justice, or related fields required.Experience Requirement: Experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities preferred.Education and Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.License/Certification Requirement: Possession of, or ability to obtain, Adult CPR, AED, Naloxone, and First Aid certifications after date of hire. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.About Everything ElseJob ProfileCN3352 Correctional Case Specialist ITo view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.Position TypeUnlimitedPosition Salary Range$26.84 - $40.27Target Pay$26.84-$30.00/hourAgencyDepartment of SafetyRedeployment during Citywide EmergenciesCity and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact [e-mail] with three business days’ notice.Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.