Correctional Casework Manager

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As a part of the Indiana Department of Correction, the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility promotes public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful re-entry. We strive to model best Correctional practices, return productive citizens to our communities, and inspire a culture of accountability, integrity and professionalism. The Wabash Valley Correctional Facility is a multi-level security Correctional facility for adult males.

The Wabash Valley Correctional Facility is located in Carlisle, Indiana. The Wabash Valley Correctional Facility has both minimum security and maximum security and offers multiple programs to meet the needs of the incarcerated population, including the Special Needs Acclimation Program or SNAP. Wabash Valley’s staff have implemented many beneficial programs to ensure a well‑run facility that offers incarcerated individuals a genuine opportunity for growth while maintaining public safety.

The facility is also heavily involved in the community, providing support to local food pantries, schools, and other community organizations.

As a Correctional Casework Manager at the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility, you will coordinate all case management matters and facilitate incarcerated individuals' access to available programs and services.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Provide immediate supervision to your Correctional Caseworker team for adherence to policy and procedure through the use of routine CQI assessments.
• Supervise, train, coach, and review the performance of correctional caseworkers assigned to the unit team, assess individual strengths and weaknesses, utilize regular evaluations and frequent informal reviews of staff performance in accordance with the standards, guidelines and policies of the Department and State Personnel Department.
• Assess each assigned offender's risks and needs utilizing the Individual Indiana Risk Assessment System (IRAS).
• Coordinate with all appropriate facility staff to address re‑entry and release issues.
• Provide group and individual programming for re‑entry and release as required.
• Coordinate with the classification department staff to make appropriate classification recommendations for offenders.
• Conduct unit orientation for newly received offenders.
• Maintain high security standards in the unit and facility.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• Possession of a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE).
• At least two (2) years of work experience in social work, corrections, criminal justice, or related field. Substitutions:
  Each one (1) year of related education may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
• Within 90 days of hire, you must obtain the Indiana Risk Assessment System Certification through the Indiana Office of Court Services.
• Must test negative on all drug screenings.
• Upon hire, the…