Correctional Casework Manager

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

As a part of the Indiana Department of Correction, the Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility (PNJCF) 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 Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility is a maximum security Correctional facility for juvenile males.

Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility is located in Pendleton, Indiana. The Pendleton Juvenile correctional facility is a campus‑like structure, consisting of housing units, medical, food, and laundry services. The Programs building accommodates Providence Jr. /Sr. High School, indoor recreational facilities, and a chapel. There are outdoor recreational areas within the fenced perimeter, including baseball diamonds, volleyball courts, basketball courts, and a quarter‑mile walking running track.

Additionally, the facility includes a housing area for special management and behaviorally challenged youths.

Your work will be performed within the guidelines established by the Department of Correction and American Correctional Association (ACA) standards. Guidelines are generally applicable, but you must use judgment in dealing with unpredictable actions or unusual situations. Judgment is also necessary in the development of appropriate lesson plans, and to meet course objectives. The work is broad in scope and involves many variables when dealing with the unique problems of individual students who may be dealing with physical and/or mental disabilities.

The supervisor does not issue specific instructions before the course of work but discusses the general objectives of the course to be taught and of the educational mission of the institution. The supervisor may also offer suggestions related to the preparation of lesson plans or solutions to unique problems. Work is reviewed on a regular interval by the supervisor for compliance with the laws, regulations, procedures, and standards.

You will have full responsibility for many non‑routine decisions in determining student progress and methods and materials to be used in teaching. In the event of an emergency, you must immediately exhibit effective leadership.

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:

• Serve as a social worker or a case manager and perform mental health assessments of incarcerated youth.
• Gather needed information to determine needs and establish a treatment plan for the incarcerated youth by providing pre‑admission evaluations and progress notes.
• Plan and implement therapeutic techniques best suited to incarcerated youth development and treatment needs.
• Monitor incarcerated youth progress throughout the treatment plan.
• Assess incarcerated youth needs on the areas of social, educational, occupational, emotional, and physical areas.
• Consult and liaise with various social service agencies and institutions for needed services to assist the incarcerated youth.
• Document incarcerated youth progress, attendance, counseling sessions, referrals, pre‑release paperwork, and visiting lists, and maintain the incarcerated youth in the Juvenile Data System.

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