CDOC Corrections Case Manager ; Denver

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

The primary work location for this position will be the Denver Complex, which consists of the Denver Reception and Diagnostics Center (DRDC) and Denver Women’s Correctional Facility (DWCF) located in Denver. The first vacancy is located at DRDC in Programming. The eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill multiple and/or future vacancies in these areas.

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• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined;
• Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates. Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as “Safety Officers” and are eligible for increased PERA benefits;
• Medical and dental health plans;
• Short and long term disability coverage;
• Paid life insurance;
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave;
• Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more;

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This position provides daily case management functions of the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC). Utilizing an advocacy-based team approach to case management, this position will focus on successful offender re-entry into society.

• Conduct an initial assessment and admission data summary that includes criminal history, social history, medical, dental, mental health needs, occupational experience and interests, vocational programming, education, and previous information reported by the CDOC or other criminal justice organizations;
• Retrieve and enter information by accessing CDOC information systems and utilizing internal and external data sources;
• Analyze retrieved data and investigate for linked information;
• Meet with individual offenders to identify and collect meaningful information to develop an initial case management plan;
• Locate wants and warrants for law enforcement agencies and communicate location;
• Utilizing Colorado Transitional Accountability Plan (CTAP) criteria, recommend custody level and facility placement;
• Other duties as assigned.

• Meets with individual offenders to effectively guide them in accordance with CDOC needs and regulations, Federal Laws, State Statutes and other case management goals and objectives ensuring continuity of care from intake to release;
• Deliver case management services utilizing motivational interviewing and cognitive based interventions in alignment with Colorado Transitional Accountability Plan (CTAP);
• Identify and collect meaningful information in relation to criminogenic needs;
• Determines an individual case plan, proper programmatic needs, and goals in collaboration with the offender;
• Coordinate offender access to work, education, treatment and recreational programs, determine earned time grants, develop initial parole board risk assessments and actions, and design parole plans;
• Monitor, evaluate, and record progress;
• Complete assessments and updates at regular intervals in accordance with CDOC policy and case management procedures;
• Maintain regular interaction with offenders coordinating medical and mental health and/or substance treatment, education, program referrals, work assignments and periodic CTAP re‑assessment, as needed;
• Research case files and prepare plans for presentation to the community and parole boards;
• Assist offenders in preparing for transition;
• Maintain a multidisciplinary network of effective communication, providing opportunities for offenders to receive feedback, crisis…