Reentry & Case Management Specialist

State of Indiana; Greencastle (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Education reimbursement

LinkedIn Learning access

Paid time off

Job summary

State of Indiana is seeking a Correctional Caseworker at Putnamville Correctional Facility in Greencastle to coordinate case management and assist with re-entry planning.

You will work with incarcerated individuals, create case plans, and liaise with courts, employers, and agencies. HS diploma required with 1+ years in social work; IRAS cert within 90 days; drug screening mandatory; trainings provided.

Qualifications

• Must test negative on all drug screenings.
• Within 90 days of hire, obtain the Indiana Risk Assessment System Certification.
• Complete mandatory training including the DOC Training Program, Case management training, First Aid, and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to offenders on job assignments, housing changes, facility transfers, and procedures.
• Act as liaison between prospective employers, courts, community, and governmental agencies for job development and release adjustment.
• Assess each offender's risk and needs utilizing the Indiana Risk Assessment System (IRAS).
• Create individualized case plans addressing risk/needs and track program participation and progress.
• Document interactions with offenders and their progress during incarceration.
• Coordinate with facility staff to address re-entry and release issues.
• Prepare documentation related to absences and progress reports including case notes and referrals.
• Coordinate classification recommendations for offenders.
• Conduct unit orientation for newly received offenders.
• Adhere to re-entry policies to ensure quality assurance tasks are completed.

Skills

Drug screening

Education

High School Diploma or HSE

IRAS Certification (Indiana Risk Assessment System)

Job description

State of Indiana is seeking a Correctional Caseworker at Putnamville Correctional Facility in Greencastle to coordinate case management and assist with re-entry planning.

You will work with incarcerated individuals, create case plans, and liaise with courts, employers, and agencies. HS diploma required with 1+ years in social work; IRAS cert within 90 days; drug screening mandatory; trainings provided.