Correctional Case Manager
Core
Provides routine and advanced social casework for offenders in correctional institutions, focusing on classification, program assignment, and re-entry planning.
Role type
Mid-level social worker (corrections)
Builds
Offender transition plans and re-entry support services
Domain
Corrections / Social Services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Interviewing and assessment, case history reporting, program assignment, re-entry planning, community resource coordination, vocational guidance
Preferred skills
Substance abuse treatment, cognitive behavior therapy, sex offender treatment
Technologies
Assessment instruments
Responsibilities
Determine offender security risks and programmatic needs; review conduct records to adjust assignments; advise offenders on employment and family issues; deliver re-entry programs; prepare parole summaries and presentence investigations; manage offender mail; develop collaborative networks for post-release support.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC