Justice‑Involved Case Manager

Justice‑Involved Case Manager Position Summary

We are seeking motivated, mission-driven Case Managers to support justice‑involved individuals preparing for release and successful reentry into the community
. This role focuses on serving individuals connected to Arizona correctional facilities, probation/parole systems, and reentry programs
, ensuring continuity of care, compliance with court/program requirements, and long-term stability. The ideal candidate understands that reentry is not just about release—it's about structure, accountability, and support across multiple systems
. This position plays a direct role in:

• Reducing recidivism
• Improving treatment engagement
• Stabilizing housing, employment, and recovery outcomes

This aligns with your internal program model where case managers provide care coordination, service linkage, and compliance support for justice‑involved populations
.

• Maintain communication with correctional facilities, probation, parole, and courts
• Support individuals in understanding and complying with legal obligations
• Coordinate reentry services prior to and immediately following release

• Conduct assessments, identify needs, and develop individualized service plans
• Connect clients to:
  • Housing
  • Employment
  • Behavioral health and SUD treatment
  • Medical and community resources
• Provide ongoing follow-up and progress monitoring

These responsibilities align with your structured case management model including assessment, planning, coordination, and advocacy for justice‑involved clients
.

• Assist clients transitioning from incarceration into the community
• Support routines, accountability plans, and service engagement
• Address barriers (transportation, documentation, benefits, etc.)

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, ADHS, and AHCCCS standards
• Participate in case staffing, team meetings, and reporting

• Travel within assigned regions near correctional facilities
• Build relationships with reentry coordinators and facility staff
• Represent the organization in justice-system collaboration efforts

• Bachelor's degree in:
  • Social Work
  • Behavioral Health
  • Criminal Justice
  • Psychology
  • Related field OR equivalent experience
• Experience working with:
  • Justice‑involved individuals
  • Behavioral health and/or substance use populations
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Court systems, probation, and parole processes
  • Community resources and reentry services
• Ability to:
  • Maintain professional boundaries
  • Work independently in field-based environments
  • Manage documentation and multiple caseloads
• Valid Arizona driver's license & reliable transportation
• Ability to pass background checks and fingerprint clearance

• Experience inside or working with:
  • Prisons, jails, or reentry programs
  • Probation or parole populations
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Training in:
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-focused practices

• Community-based, facility-based, and office-based work
• Travel required within assigned Arizona region
• Regular interaction with justice system partners and high-need populations

• Direct impact on reducing recidivism and improving community outcomes
• Opportunity to build partnerships with correctional systems across Arizona
• Mission-driven, growth-focused behavioral healthpost organization