Caseworker - Corrections Reentry & Programs

State of Wyoming; Lusk (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public service culture

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Health insurance

State retirement

Paid vacation/sick/holidays

Job summary

Wyoming Women's Center in Lusk is seeking a dedicated Caseworker to support incarcerated individuals, develop parole and treatment plans, and maintain accurate case records. The role emphasizes professional boundaries, confidentiality, and collaboration with staff and community partners.

The position involves delivering evidence-based programs, individualized case planning, risk assessments, and assisting with re-entry preparation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Services or related field required.
• 0-2 years of progressive work experience in casework or related area.
• 3-5 years of progressive work experience in casework can substitute education.

Responsibilities

• Classifies patients/students/inmates and completes risk management assessment for program and housing placement and makes referrals based on need.
• Delivers evidence-based programs.
• Responsible for individualized case planning, monitoring, and reporting correspondence, contacts, and case notes.
• Responsible for the duties of casework management, including planning and production in all facets of programming and associated documentation.
• Administers risk/needs assessments.
• Works with offenders to develop pro-social behaviors and to prepare inmates for successful re-entry into society.
• Prepares, organizes, schedules, and implements cognitive-behavioral programming and individual interventions.
• Monitors inmate compliance with established goals and objectives; updates case plans as needed.
• Facilitates compliance with court-ordered recommendations and parole board actions for offenders.
• Facilitates attorney-client phone calls and assists security in the day-to-day operations of the unit.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional boundaries

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Services

Job description

Wyoming Women's Center in Lusk is seeking a dedicated Caseworker to support incarcerated individuals, develop parole and treatment plans, and maintain accurate case records. The role emphasizes professional boundaries, confidentiality, and collaboration with staff and community partners.

The position involves delivering evidence-based programs, individualized case planning, risk assessments, and assisting with re-entry preparation.