Job Description

Summary:

Midwest Psychological Center is seeking a full time Case Manager to work at the Heritage Trail Correctional Facility in Plainfield. Case Managers provide counseling services, assist the inmates/detainees in adjusting to facility life, and obtaining needed services or changes in assignment. Case Managers develop and implement programs within the facility to meet the individual needs of inmates/detainees.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Interviews newly admitted inmates/detainees. Conducts facility orientation for newly assigned inmates/detainees explaining rules and regulations of the facility, available services and programs, and the disciplinary and classification process. Provides individual counseling to inmates/detainees on an informal basis regarding work and housing assignments, adjustment problems, and family problems. Resolves day-to-day problems with counseling. Refers inmates/detainees with serious problems to professional counseling staff. Provides assistance to the inmates/detainees in obtaining needed services. Serves as a representative for the inmate/detainee at classification committee meetings. Monitors inmate/detainee custody, housing, job and program assignments to ensure all cases are reviewed in a timely manner. Conducts visits to inmates/detainees assigned to caseload who are housed in special housing. Reviews inmate/detainee medical status to determine eligibility to work in volunteer job assignments. Performs other related marginal duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent certification required. Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, sociology, or related field is preferred. One (1) year in caseload management of offenders in a correctional setting required or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience required. Certified law enforcement officer experience or correctional/detention experience preferred.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,000.00 - $41,600.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person