Case Manager III - Female Cognitive Pre-Release Program - Marlin Unit Job Marlin Texas USA,Social Work

Position: Case Manager III - Female Cognitive Pre-Release Program - Marlin Unit (028890)
Location: Marlin

Job Description:

Case Manager III - Female Cognitive Pre-Release Program – Marlin Unit (028890)

Job Summary

Provides highly complex case management work. Work involves reviewing and tracking case management activities; assisting in developing program goals, objectives, and procedures. Works under limited supervision with significant latitude for independent judgment.

Essential Functions

Provides ongoing case management and reviews and tracks case management activities for inmates; interviews inmates to gather information to assess service needs and review progress and compliance within the program; participates in team meetings for individualized program planning and reentry planning.
Provides resource information for reentry planning; assists in development of program schedule.
Provides liaison with service providers; assists with intra‑agency and inter‑agency services coordination and referrals.
Documents and maintains inmate program activity and case management records; prepares and reviews reports.
Prepares and presents educational materials in individual and group settings.
Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, as determined and assigned as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

A. Education, Experience, and Training

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; major coursework in Psychology, Social Work, or related field preferred. Each year of experience in excess of required two years may be substituted for thirty semester hours on a year‑for‑year basis.

Two years full‑time, wage‑earning experience in social services, case management, case processing, counseling, or criminal justice.

B. Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of principles, methods, and practices of case management.
Knowledge of group dynamics.
Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.
Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
Skill to develop, implement, and monitor service or treatment plans.
Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Skill in problem‑solving techniques.
Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.
Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.

Additional Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation)

Physical abilities: ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.

Conditions:

work inside, around machines with moving parts, radiant and electrical energy, in close proximity to others, alone, protracted or irregular hours, travel by car, van, bus, and airplane.

Equipment: computer, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and automobile.

The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.

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