Offender Reentry Case Manager — Support & Transition

State of Oklahoma; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Oklahoma Department of Corrections seeks a Correctional Case Manager to classify and assign offenders and provide routine social casework to support re-entry into the community.

Levels I–III describe increasing responsibilities from entry tasks to advanced counseling, program delivery, and coordination with community partners. A bachelor’s degree is required; substitution with related experience may apply. Lexington Assessment & Reception Center supports equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in correctional facilities or offender casework preferred.
• Strong interviewing and counseling skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess offenders' security risks and programmatic needs; prepare case history reports and recommend program assignments.
• Review offender records to determine progress or adjust classifications; serve on the classification unit.
• Advise offenders on personal problems, employment resources, vocational skills, educational needs and institutional adjustment.
• Deliver programs to aid re-entry into the community after release.
• Prepare parole summaries or pre-sentence investigations.
• Manage mail for offenders and coordinate with staff.
• Develop, monitor and amend offender transition plans with community partners.
• Establish partnerships for pre- and post-release services with family and community resources.

Skills

Case management

Interviews

Counseling

Re-entry planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The State of Oklahoma Department of Corrections seeks a Correctional Case Manager to classify and assign offenders and provide routine social casework to support re-entry into the community.

Levels I–III describe increasing responsibilities from entry tasks to advanced counseling, program delivery, and coordination with community partners. A bachelor’s degree is required; substitution with related experience may apply. Lexington Assessment & Reception Center supports equal opportunity employment.