Inmate Treatment Case Manager

County of Berks; Leesport (Berks County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Berks seeks a Treatment Caseworker to conduct intake interviews, assessments, and orientations for newly committed inmates, handling case management duties within the facility.

The role includes coordinating with parole authorities and service providers, maintaining inmate files, and ensuring timely classifications and reassessments. Strong communication and organization are essential, with on-site work required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
• One year of government agency experience.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake interviews, assessments, and screens within the first 48 hours of admission.
• Provide orientation to newly committed inmates within 48 hours of admission.
• Organizes, gathers, and creates paperwork for inmate files and tracks intake completion.
• Addresses inmate concerns through case management on units and completes classifications.
• Liaise with community service providers, parole authorities, court officials, and treatment service providers.
• Perform data gathering, record keeping, and limited clerical tasks as required.

Skills

Counseling knowledge

Multicultural awareness

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Counseling

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

County of Berks seeks a Treatment Caseworker to conduct intake interviews, assessments, and orientations for newly committed inmates, handling case management duties within the facility.

The role includes coordinating with parole authorities and service providers, maintaining inmate files, and ensuring timely classifications and reassessments. Strong communication and organization are essential, with on-site work required.