Correctional Case Manager
Core
Provides routine and advanced social casework for offenders in a correctional institution, focusing on classification, security risk assessment, program assignment, and re-entry planning.
Role type
Correctional Case Manager (Social Caseworker)
Builds
Offender classification reports, transition plans, and re-entry support programs
Domain
Corrections / Social Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Interviewing and assessment techniques, case history reporting, program assignment, re-entry planning, vocational guidance, counseling, mail handling, community resource coordination
Preferred skills
Knowledge of government laws and practices, personality development principles, family and community collaborative support
Technologies
Assessment instruments, case management systems
Responsibilities
Determine offender security risks and programmatic needs using assessment tools; review work and conduct records to adjust security classification; advise offenders on personal, employment, and educational needs; deliver re-entry programs; prepare parole summaries and presentence investigations; manage incoming and outgoing offender mail; develop and monitor offender transition plans; establish collaborative networks with community resources and family members.
Seniority
Entry-level to Specialist (Level I-III), hands-on IC