Reentry & MAT Coordination — Corrections Case Manager

State of West Virginia; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

State of West Virginia is seeking a Corrections Case Manager to verify offender participation in substance abuse treatment programs and coordinate with MAT providers upon intake. The role connects offenders reentering the community with MAT clinics, housing referrals, and essential benefits such as social security and Medicaid.

Responsibilities include developing treatment programs, gathering placement information, writing reports, and assisting with follow-up care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in criminal justice, corrections, psychology, sociology, counseling, counseling and guidance, criminology, social work or related field.
• Experience in an area of corrections programming or treatment may substitute for the required training on a year-for-year basis.
• Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in inmate counseling, security or treatment in a correctional setting or in counseling, counseling and guidance, as a probation and parole officer, mental health counselor or social worker.
• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, corrections, social work or related behavioral science field may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Five years of experience at a Correctional Officer 2 or higher may substitute for required training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Verify offender participation in substance abuse disorder treatment programs and coordinate with MAT providers.
• Link offenders reentering the community with MAT clinics, engagement specialists and community resources.
• Assist with housing referrals, birth certificate, social security and Medicaid applications.
• Develop and implement treatment programs, gather placement information, and write reports and recommendations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, corrections, psychology, sociology, counseling or related field

Master’s Degree in criminal justice, corrections, social work or related behavioral science field may substitute for required experience

Job description

State of West Virginia is seeking a Corrections Case Manager to verify offender participation in substance abuse treatment programs and coordinate with MAT providers upon intake. The role connects offenders reentering the community with MAT clinics, housing referrals, and essential benefits such as social security and Medicaid.

Responsibilities include developing treatment programs, gathering placement information, writing reports, and assisting with follow-up care.