Senior Corrections Case Manager & Reentry Lead

State of Tennessee; Only (TN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Tennessee Department of Correction in Hickman County is seeking an experienced TDOC Case Manager Lead to perform advanced case management within correctional facilities, with duties including program oversight and lead responsibilities.

You will review decisions, coordinate reentry efforts, complete custody assessments, PREA screenings, and collaborate with courts and community partners to support rehabilitative outcomes.

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience in corrections, community supervision, case management, rehabilitation services, or related field.
• Substitution rules allow relevant experience for education on a year-for-year basis up to two years.
• Two years of graduate coursework in criminal justice, social work, psychology, or behavioral science may substitute for experience.
• Two years as a TDOC Case Manager or equivalent may fulfill qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced, complex case management work with lead responsibilities and program oversight.
• Review and approve assessments, actions, and documentation for quality and compliance.
• Complete inmate custody assessment forms for assigned caseloads.
• Initiate and schedule monthly teaming for unit management.
• Direct case planning to support supervision, rehabilitation, and reentry.
• Coordinate service delivery and interventions to match offender needs.
• Identify risks and compliance issues and implement corrective strategies.
• Communicate with leadership, courts, and community partners on complex cases.
• Assist in training new case managers and guide less experienced staff.
• Conduct PREA screenings and manage sentence/credits information.
• Support reentry by ensuring required documentation is collected.

Skills

Active Learning

Mathematics

Speaking

Reading Comprehension

Critical Thinking

Education

Associate degree

Job description

The State of Tennessee Department of Correction in Hickman County is seeking an experienced TDOC Case Manager Lead to perform advanced case management within correctional facilities, with duties including program oversight and lead responsibilities.

You will review decisions, coordinate reentry efforts, complete custody assessments, PREA screenings, and collaborate with courts and community partners to support rehabilitative outcomes.