TDCJ - Case Manager III - Unit Classification

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice is seeking a Case Manager III to supervise count room activities, interview inmates, and assess service needs. The role serves as a liaison with inmates, their families, and service providers, and participates in unit classification committee meetings.

You will develop and maintain inmate records, review housing and work assignments, medical restrictions, security needs, and custody levels, and assist in training others to ensure accuracy and reliability in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Ability to communicate and delegate tasks while staying organized and detail oriented.
• Comfort working with numbers in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well with others and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Supervises count room operations and inmate count procedures.
• Interviews inmates and assesses service needs.
• Liaises with inmates, families, and service providers.
• Coordinates and participates in unit classification committee meetings.
• Develops and maintains inmate records.
• Reviews housing, work assignments, medical restrictions, security needs, line earning statuses, and custody levels.
• Assists in training others.

Skills

Communicate and delegate tasks

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Numbers comfort

Teamwork

Count room experience

Leadership abilities

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Job Duties: Supervises count room; interviews inmates and assess service needs; serves as a liaison with inmates, inmate's families, and service providers; coordinates and participates in unit classification committee meetings; develops and maintains inmate's records; reviews housing, work assignments, medical restrictions, security needs, line earning statuses, and custody levels; and assists training others. You'd be a GOOD fit if: You have a high school diploma, can communicate and delegate tasks as needed, pay close attention to detail, and stay organized while managing multiple tasks. Have a comfort working with numbers, enjoyment of a fast-paced environment, and ability to work well with others all support success in this position. You'd be a GREAT fit if: You have previous count room experience, flexible availability, leadership abilities, and strong problem-solving skills. These qualities help ensure accuracy, reliability, and smooth operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Case Manager III Additional Information:Travel None - Position may make day trips, but no overnight trips Work Site Visits No Study Material No Pre-Service Training Academy Required Yes Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position Hazardous Duty
• Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment. Important Note to the Candidate:Military PreferenceTo receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.Military Occupation Specialty Codeshttps://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptionsClick on the occupational category for the position.Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide.The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets. EligibilityAn applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment. EEO Statement:The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disabi ity in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.