IDOC - Correctional Case Manager - SBC

IdahoPTV; Kuna (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho Department of Correction is recruiting a Correctional Case Manager for the South Boise Complex in Kuna. The role involves direct client services, case management, and program delivery in a correctional setting, guiding offenders through intake, planning, and transition back to the community.

Work may include evenings or weekends. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and demonstrate strong human services knowledge, data entry skills, and collaboration with security,

Qualifications

• Holder of a bachelor’s degree or higher in human services, criminal justice, psychology, or related field.
• Experience in client assessment, case planning, and interpreting program requirements.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours in a correctional facility and in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Direct client services, intake, develop case management plans, and referrals; intervene in crises.
• Conduct offender meetings, document status, assist with housing, treatment, and community reintegration.
• Facilitate programs (substance abuse, cognitive behavioral education); ensure records are updated in automated systems.

Skills

Human services principles

Case management

Crisis intervention

Interagency collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or criminal justice related field

Tools

Data entry software

Job description

IDOC - Correctional Case Manager - SBC - 25933

24.87 - 27.43 USD per hour

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

The mission of theIdaho Department of Correction (IDOC) is to create a model correctional system founded on the belief that people can change. We fulfill this mission by fostering a professional culture that empowers staff, promotes personal responsibility, creates opportunities for success, and strengthens communities.The Idaho Department of Correction is currently recruiting for a Correctional Case Manager to fill a vacancy at the South Boise Complex (SBC) located in Kuna, Idaho. Applicants must be willing to work in a correctional environment, and the incumbent will be required to work in direct contact with residents. The Correctional Case Manager will provide direct client services, case management, and program delivery for offenders within the adult felony correctional system

Responsibilities:

• Direct client services.Conduct initial intake for offender, develop case management plan, and referrals. Modify case management plan where necessary. Intervene in crisis situations.
• Case management. Meet with offenders in compliance with policy and case management plan. Document offender status. Assist offenders in obtaining proper identification. Prepare offenders to meet with the Parole Commission. Assist with transition back into the community in areas such as housing, community treatment, and employment. Work with security, mental health, and other groups as required to effectively manage offender behavior and performance.
• Program delivery. Facilitate programs in areas such as substance abuse, aggression replacement, sex offender treatment, cognitive behavioral education for offenders to meet treatment plan requirements. Review program-related assignments. Enter program-related information into automated records systems.

Minimum Qualifications: Your resume needs to clearly articulate how your skills, education and experience meet the qualifications below –

• Good knowledge of human service principles and practices to include behavioral management methods, rehabilitation and treatment programs, personality traits associated with criminal offenders, social and family systems, cognitive behavioral education and case management methods. Typically gained from completion of abachelor's degree or higher in the human services or criminal justice related field such as social work, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, correctional counseling, criminal justice, criminology, education, law and justice, alcohol and drug related studies, specialized fields like addictions or closely related field or gained from working as a certified Alcohol and Drug counselor with at least one year full time work experience performing related work or typically gained fromthree years of full-time work experience to include performing client assessments, case management, developing and implementing treatment plans, and/or monitoring client behaviors.
• Computer proficiency for data entry, electronic mail, composing reports and letters and retrieving documents. Typically gained from at least 6 months experience where doing data entry, composing reports and letters, and retrieving documents was part of your job.
• Willing to work non-traditional hours in a correctional facility providing program facilitation and case management services to offenders (non-traditional hours may include evenings and/or weekends).

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visithttps://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact [phone] (TTY/TTD: 711), or [e-mail]

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

*Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions.