Case Manager - Inmate Pre-Sentence

El Paso County, Colorado, USA; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso County is seeking a dedicated case manager to support inmates at the Criminal Justice Center with linking to behavioral health services and comprehensive discharge planning. You will coordinate housing, employment, medical, and education needs, and ensure continuity of care prior to release.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a human behavioral science or criminal justice field and at least one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of case management and community mental health and substance abuse services.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to assess situations and make prudent decisions; conflict resolution and problem-solving.
• Ability to complete paperwork, reports, and documentation.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and organize.
• Effective communication with coworkers, inmates, other agencies, and the public.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

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 appointments with probation and/or parole officers and community partners.
• Completes comprehensive discharge paperwork for releasing inmates.
• Serves as post-release contact and monitors aftercare assistance.
• Updates client database with services and outcomes; generates reports.
• Offers skill-based psychoeducation trainings as needed.
• Communicates with BRIDGES program to assist inmates in connecting with behavioral healthcare.
• Coordinates with DHS to verify Medicaid status and with jail medical vendor for MAT referrals.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Case management

Confidentiality

Decision making

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in a human behavioral science or criminal justice field

Minimum one year case management or related experience

Equivalent combination of education and work experience

Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish

Tools

Microsoft Office

CJIS Compliance

Job description

VISION

El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.

PURPOSE

We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.

VALUES

Service Focused

• Collaborative
• Accountable
• Trustworthy
• Transparent

Job Summary

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 8:0pm-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.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

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.

Work Conditions

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.

El Paso County is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer.

El Paso County adheres to Federal drug screening guidelines and requires a pre-employment drug screen.