Lead Correctional Casework Manager — Reentry & Impact

State of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options (3 plans)

Vision and dental plans

Wellness rewards

Health savings account

Pension options

Paid leave programs

Education reimbursement

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

State of Indiana, Indiana Women’s Prison in Indianapolis, seeks a Correctional Casework Manager to supervise and review Correctional Caseworkers, manage caseloads, assess risks using IRAS, and develop case plans.

The role offers robust benefits and requires IRAS certification within 90 days, plus mandatory trainings. A High School Diploma with 2+ years in related fields may be considered; overtime is exempt.

Qualifications

• Must test negative on all drug screenings.
• Ability to write records of offenders.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage the work of the staff.
• Ability to establish a working relationship with staff and offenders.
• Knowledge and ability to utilize conflict resolution techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate supervision to your Correctional Caseworker team for adherence to policy and procedure through the use of routine CQI assessments.
• Supervise, train, coach, and review the performance of correctional caseworkers assigned to the unit team, assess individual strengths and weaknesses, utilize regular evaluations and frequent informal reviews of staff performance in accordance with the standards, guidelines and policies of the Department and State Personnel Department.
• Assess each assigned offender's risks and needs utilizing the Individual Indiana Risk Assessment System (IRAS).
• Coordinate with all appropriate facility staff to address re-entry and release issues.
• Provide group and individual programming for re-entry and release as required.
• Coordinate with the classification department staff to make appropriate classification recommendations for offenders.
• Conduct unit orientation for newly received offenders.
• Motivate and guide offenders towards positive, prosocial change by using creative approaches to strengthen relationships and reduce environmental risk factors.
• Maintain high security standards in the unit and facility.

Skills

Drug screening

Record writing

Organization

Staff relations

Conflict resolution

Education

High School Diploma or HSE

Job description

State of Indiana, Indiana Women’s Prison in Indianapolis, seeks a Correctional Casework Manager to supervise and review Correctional Caseworkers, manage caseloads, assess risks using IRAS, and develop case plans.

The role offers robust benefits and requires IRAS certification within 90 days, plus mandatory trainings. A High School Diploma with 2+ years in related fields may be considered; overtime is exempt.