Caseworker 2026-02012

State of Wyoming; Rawlins (WY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public service benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance

State retirement plan

Paid vacations and sick leave

Job summary

State of Wyoming is seeking a dedicated professional for the Wyoming Department of Corrections to work with incarcerated individuals. The role focuses on providing support, guidance, and developing parole, work release, and treatment plans to promote positive change within a correctional setting.

The position emphasizes caseload management, regular meetings with offenders, and collaboration with program staff to implement individualized goals and services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (typically in Social Services).
• 0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Casework).
• 3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Casework) (Education & Experience Substitution).

Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance to incarcerated individuals to help facilitate positive change.
• Manage a caseload of inmates in a correctional facility and meet with assigned offenders regularly.
• Review goals, programming, and assist in forming parole, work release, and treatment plans.

Skills

Caseload management

Casework

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Services

Job description

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Corrections is committed to public safety and high correctional standards, as well as a safe, supportive working environment for our employees.

The Wyoming State Penitentiary is looking for a dedicated employee to provide support and guidance to incarcerated individuals and to help facilitate positive change. This position manages a caseload of inmates in a correctional facility, meeting with the assigned offenders regularly to review goals, programming, and assisting in the formation of parole, work release, and treatment plans.

Why Choose a Career with the Wyoming Department of Corrections?

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• For additional information regarding the benefits package, please

Why Rawlins? Rawlins offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big adventure. Nestled in the heart of Carbon County, it’s a community surrounded by wide-open spaces and outdoor recreation opportunities. Spend your weekends fishing for trout and walleye at Seminoe State Park, hitting the ATV trails, enjoying a round at the local golf course, or experiencing the excitement of local rodeos. Plus, Casper is just a short drive away for even more outdoor and cultural experiences.

And remember—Wyoming has no state income tax, meaning more of your paycheck stays with you!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree (typically in Social Services)
• 0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Casework)
• 3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Casework)
  (Education & Experience Substitution)

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• This position must pass a background/reference check.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. Per WDOC policy, all staff is subject to drug testing while employed by WDOC. Successful applicants for employment must pass a drug screen upon appointment.
• WDOC is a Tobacco-Free workplace and prohibits the taking, carrying, possessing, or introducing of smoking materials, smokeless tobacco, or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities and grounds.
• WDOC has a strict dress code policy to include standards for facial hair, body art, and piercings/gauges. All applicants must meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for employment.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is in compliance with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003. It is the policy and practice of WDOC to protect inmates/offenders from personal abuse, corporal punishment, personal injury, disease, property damage, harassment, and the elimination of prison rape.
• WDOC offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacations and sick leave, paid holidays, a tuition reimbursement program, Wyoming State Retirement, 457 deferred compensation program, and longevity pay opportunities for advancement.

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

The State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator and the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure can be viewed by visiting the State of Wyoming website.