Job Description

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated entry-level

Case Manager

who is passionate about helping parolees successfully transition back into society. The Case Manager will work directly with individuals on parole, connecting them with essential resources, monitoring progress, and providing the encouragement and accountability needed for long-term success.

Spanish speaking is a plus.
Must pass background check.
General Duties:

(40%)- Assists reentrants (parolees) with setting and achieving goals related to employment, training, education, housing, and community service and maintains/updates the Reentry Focus Plan (RFP) from reception through release. Provides crisis intervention, conducts assessments and makes necessary referrals. Assists reentrants with home plan development and submission. Equips reentrants to take on the responsibility of living at their home plan. Serves as a staff-advocate for reentrants during the process of obtaining identification, medical assistance, social security, etc. and accompanies reentrants who require enhanced support, when necessary.

(40%)- Conducts a thorough orientation with reentrants to include a case file review and one-on-one discussion. Guides reentrants toward family reunification and the development of pro-social relationships and leads on-site support groups utilizing Reentry Peer Guides as facilitators. Documents reentrants' progress with extensive case notes and maintains an Electronic Case File for each active reentrant. Complies with Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards related to position and utilizes the PREA Risk Assessment Tool as directed in policy.

(15%)- Reviews referrals and participates in discussions (videoconference, teleconference, in-person) with State Correctional Facility, Parole, and Bureau of Community Corrections staff prior to reentrants' reception at the CCF as needed. Conducts outreach and maintains current knowledge of employment, treatment and social services agencies to ensure reentrants are successfully connected to community resources.

(5%)- Performs other related duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Exercise therapeutic care, custody, and control over reentrants (parolees)

2. Effectively communicate verbally and in writing

3. Review, analyze, and interpret information given by Parole and DOC

4. Maintain regular and reliable attendance

5. Operates basic office equipment

6. Establish and maintain effective working relationships

7. Attend and participate in all mandatory meetings, trainings and/or testing

8. Hear and identify sounds (voices, whistle, buzzer, lock release, scuffling, sudden quiet)

9. Must work 2 evening shifts a month

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Ability to Commute:

Lancaster, PA 17602 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:

Lancaster, PA 17602: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person