Corrections Caseworker: Guide Inmates Toward Change

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. Thisposition 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, pleaseclick here

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!

Human Resource Contact: [e-mail] or 307-262-1664


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

• Classifies inmates to complete 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 for all inmates on caseload.
• Responsible for casework management duties to include 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.
• Responds to informal inmate grievances
• Assists security in the day-to-day operations of the unit.
• Must be able to work one late shift a week and occasional weekends.

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:


Preference may be given to those with a Bachelor's Degree, typically in Social Services; Plus 1-2 years of progressive work experience in Casework and/or prior Correctional experience.

**The Wyoming Department of Corrections will only accept degrees from an accredited University or College recognized by a nationally accrediting organization. The agency requires that applicants provide transcripts and documentation of degrees at the time of the interview.


KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of human behavior, motivation, and interpersonal behavior.
• Knowledge of the varied techniques of programming/education.
• Knowledge of social work principles and practices.
• Knowledge of interviewing and counseling techniques.
• Knowledge of current social, economic, and health problems and community resources.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Social Services)

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Casework)

OR

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Casework)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

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. Please visit our website at http://doc.state.wy.us/

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

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.