Corrections Case Manager - DCR/Harrison County Youth Reporting Center - Harrison Co.

West Virginia; West Virginia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in West Virginia is seeking a Corrections Case Manager to work with juveniles. The role involves individual and group counseling, case management, and developing treatment programs to support juvenile rehabilitation. Ideal candidates will have a relevant bachelor's degree and experience in counseling within a correctional environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a major in related fields.
• Two years of experience in inmate counseling or similar settings.
• Master's Degree may substitute for required experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling for juveniles.
• Develop and implement treatment programs and case histories.
• Act as a liaison between juveniles and various stakeholders.

Skills

Counseling

Communication

Case Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Under general supervision, the Corrections Case Manager will function as a member of a team providing services to an assigned caseload of juveniles. The work of the Corrections Case Manager will consist of providing individual and/or group counseling, assistance in the development of and then implementation of treatment programs, developing case histories, gathering social and placement history, treatment, and court information on juveniles, writing reports and recommendations regarding juvenile behavior, placement, and performance for the circuit courts, acting as a role model for the juvenile as well as serving as the liaison between the juvenile, legal representatives, family members, treatment providers, and/or court officials. Compiles information for juveniles’ involvement in crime and criminal activities, records database statistics, and recommends treatment programs to assist the juvenile in controlling and overcoming problems. Will perform other duties as assigned.

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Training:Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in criminal justice, corrections, psychology, sociology, counseling, counseling and guidance, criminology, social work or related field.

Substitution:Experience in an area of corrections programming or treatment may be substituted for the required training on a year-for-year basis.

Experience:Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in inmate counseling, security or treatment in a correctional setting or in counseling, counseling and guidance, as a probation and parole officer, mental health counselor or social worker.

Substitution:Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, corrections, social work or related behavioral science field may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

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