Case Manager - Inmate Pre-Sentence

El Paso County; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a qualified Behavioral Health Case Manager to provide essential services in a high-need environment. Base pay for this position is $63,548.00 per year, and all roles are in-person, with no remote work options.

The schedule includes Monday–Thursday or Tuesday–Friday shifts in a rotating morning to evening window. The role involves inmate case management at the CJC, connecting clients to community behavioral health resources, developing discharge and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human behavioral science or criminal justice field.
• Minimum one year case management or related experience.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides case management to inmates in a pre-sentence status at CJC.
• Connects inmates to community based behavioral health support to reduce recidivism.
• Creates discharge and transition plans for housing, employment, medical, education, therapy, and public services; coordinates with probation/parole and community partners.
• Serves as post-release contact, providing transitional planning and aftercare documentation.

Skills

Case management

Behavioral health knowledge

Confidentiality

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in human behavioral science or criminal justice

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Base pay for this position will be $63,548.00

The Sheriff’s Office provides public safety at all times and therefore every position is deemed essential. All positions are in-person and not eligible for remote work. Every position is also subject to recall based on the needs of the Office to keep the community safe.

This position has an anticipated work schedule of:

Monday - Thursday: 7:00am-5:00pm, 7:30am-5:30pm, or 8:00am-6:00pm

Tuesday - Friday: 7:00am-5:00pm, 7:30am-5:30pm, or 8:00am-6:00pm

Please be advised this position may close without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of applicants.

Provide services to inmates at the El Paso County Criminal Justice Center (CJC) who are in need of assistance connecting with behavioral health services in the community. Provides case management to identify specific needs of the individual to ensure comprehensive services are in place to reduce recidivism. This position is subject to contract funding.

• Provides case management to inmates in a pre-sentence status at CJC.
• Connects inmates to community based behavioral health support to ensure comprehensive services are in place to reduce recidivism.
• Creates discharge and transition plans for housing, employment, medical, education, therapy, and public services. Coordinates appointments with probation and/or parole officers and community partners for continuation of care prior to release. Completes comprehensive discharge paperwork for releasing inmates.
• Serves as post-release contact, providing transitional planning of clients' reintegration to the community, then monitoring and documenting aftercare assistance.
• Updates and maintains client database with services provided, inmate release information and outcomes; generates reports. Complete brief needs assessments
• Offers skill-based psychoeducation trainings as needed.
• Communicate with BRIDGES program to assist in connecting identified inmates with behavioral healthcare.
• Communicates with El Paso County Department of Human Services (DHS) to verify current Medicaid status.
• Coordinates with jail medical vendor for Medication Assisted Therapy referrals.
• Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of case management and community mental health and substance abuse services.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain high levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to assess situations and make prudent and appropriate decisions; ability to apply conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to accurately and efficiently complete paperwork, reports, and documentation.
• Ability to efficiently plan, schedule, and organize.
• Must be able to communicate and work effectively with co-workers, inmates, other agencies, community professionals, the courts, and the general public.
• Ability to perform under pressure and when confronted with persons acting under stress.
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office software, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a human behavioral science or criminal justice field.
• Minimum one year case management or related experience.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job will be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.

Licenses/Certificates:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must obtain and maintain Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Compliance within six months of employment.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, truth verification examination, motor vehicle record check, Tuberculosis testing, and drug screen.

Duties are primarily performed in an office environment to include a detention facility; some travel may be required. May encounter some hazards to personal safety through contact with potentially violent inmates. Must be available to work variable hours including weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed. Sheriff’s Office employees must complete tuberculosis testing as applicable to the specific position prior to job assignment and periodic testing thereafter.