Correctional Treatment Specialist (Case Manager)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Atwater (CA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 121,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Atwater, CA is seeking a Correctional Treatment Specialist (Case Manager) to independently conduct group guidance sessions addressing institutional adjustment, release planning, and interpersonal communications as part of preparing inmates for successful reentry.

Responsibilities include preparing progress reports for parole considerations, coordinating with the U.S.

Qualifications

Transcripts must be uploaded if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, verification of educational requirement.
All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at an accredited college or university per US Department of Education.
This position is with Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice.

Responsibilities

Independently conducts group guidance sessions dealing with institutional adjustment, U.S. Parole Commission, release planning, and interpersonal communications.
Prepares special progress reports for parole, transfer, restoration of forfeited good time, and makes recommendations.
Corresponds with attorneys, judges, probation and parole officers, and other professionals regarding the inmate's case.

Job description

Correctional Treatment Specialist (Case Manager)

Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Key Responsibilities

Independently conducts group guidance sessions of a varying nature. This counseling deals with institutional adjustment, U.S. Parole commission, release planning, and interpersonal communications, individual counseling sessions varying in methods and intensity relevant to the individual's problems. They may focus on helping the individual offender understand and live within the complex family circumstances and assist him in developing new adjustment techniques.

The Case Manager helps the offender view problems objectively and to deal with them realistically. Routinely deals with community resources to secure information and develop release plans. Prepare special progress reports for such consideration as parole, transfer, restoration of forfeited good time, and makes appropriate recommendations. Corresponds with attorneys, judges, probation and parole officers and other professionals regarding the inmate's case.

Prepares diagnostic studies, responsible for collecting, interpreting and evaluating factual information reflecting developmental and circumstantial factors for the assigned caseload of inmates. Acts in a liaison capacity with other units and institutional employees on matters concerning inmate behavior. Serves as the primary liaison with the U.S.

Parole Commission in reporting the inmate's program progress, readiness or lack of readiness for release, and resources in the community relevant to the desirability of his release. Actively develops program planning by presenting cases to the Unit Team and coordinating case management services with other correctional disciplines. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.

The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements & Education

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here. Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S.

Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $79733 – $121371/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-27.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.