Correctional Case Manager: Reentry & Counseling

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma is seeking a Correctional Case Manager (full-time) to perform routine social casework in offender classification and re-entry planning. This role requires strong interviewing and counseling skills to assess risks and program needs, with responsibilities across case notes, reports, and coordination with community resources.

Level I–III duties include case classification, program delivery, and transition planning for offenders re-entering the community, under supervision and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Uses interview techniques and assessment instruments to determine the offender’s security risks and programmatic needs; prepares case history reports and recommends program assignments.
• Reviews work and conduct records of all assigned offenders to determine progress or necessity of changing assignments or security classification; serves as a member of the classification unit for an assigned caseload.
• Advises offenders on personal problems, employment resources, vocational skills, educational and training needs, family problems and institutional adjustment.
• Delivers programs to offenders which are designed to assist in a successful re-entry into the community following release from incarceration.
• Assists with, or prepares reports such as parole summaries or court ordered presentence investigations.
• Receives and takes necessary action on incoming and outgoing mail to or from assigned offenders.
• Develops, monitors, and amends offender transition plans in line with re-entry programs and services.
• Establishes collaborative network with relevant partners to provide support, pre and post release services for offenders which involve family members and community resources and social service agencies.

Skills

Interview techniques

Counseling techniques

Communication skills

Social adjustment principles

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

State of Oklahoma is seeking a Correctional Case Manager (full-time) to perform routine social casework in offender classification and re-entry planning. This role requires strong interviewing and counseling skills to assess risks and program needs, with responsibilities across case notes, reports, and coordination with community resources.

Level I–III duties include case classification, program delivery, and transition planning for offenders re-entering the community, under supervision and