CDOC Parole Release Case Manager ; Buena Vista

Department Information

This position is only open to Colorado state residents. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at these locations. If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado.

Customer service is a key component for every position in state government and the focus is on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services to make state government more effective and efficient.

• 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
• 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
• Bi-weekly pay cycle

The Division of Adult Parole manages and supervises inmates/parolees 24/7/365 to provide public safety and opportunities for successful re-entry. This position provides comprehensive pre‑release re‑entry services to offenders currently incarcerated in the Colorado Department of Corrections who will transition from incarceration to society.

• Conduct meetings with inmates within six months of release to identify and collect information regarding criminogenic needs
• Determine appropriate resource needs and develop transitional release plans with the inmate
• Monitor, evaluate and record inmate progress and make modifications as status changes
• Conduct interviews and coordinate effective and efficient release planning
• Utilize motivational interviewing techniques, cognitive behavior interventions and other evidence‑based practices to enhance motivation for change
• Ensure offenders receive assistance applying for community services that will impact their success on parole and in the community
• Maintain a supportive, multidisciplinary network of communication between internal and external stakeholders for feedback, crisis intervention, and grievance resolution
• Complete and document offender contacts, transitional release planning progress and any completed offender assessments
• Make recommendations to multidisciplinary teams regarding transitional release planning
• Maintain exceptional customer service and build collaborative relationships with community partners and service and resource providers
• Work collaboratively with parole staff to identify and provide stabilization resources for transitioning parolees
• Attend collaborative meetings with stakeholders to plan, develop and implement community re‑entry initiatives and local inmate‑focused services
• Complete parole plan investigations for inmates releasing from institutions according to established time frames
• Other duties as assigned

• Three (3) years of relevant experience working directly with a hard‑to‑serve high‑needs client population in a correctional or human services environment, providing case management, risk and needs assessment, coordination of community services, and monitoring compliance
• OR Three (3) years of corrections experience with at least one (1) year working with a hard‑to‑serve, high‑needs client population, including participation in classification, placement, grievance resolution, housing, and intelligence processing
• Education and experience equivalent to three (3) years in a relevant field may also satisfy this requirement

• Significant interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Highly effective critical thinking, decision making and problem‑solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to organize, plan and prioritize
• Ability to multitask and remain flexible
• Strong self‑motivation and ability to work independently while managing time and resources
• Proficiency with office technologies related to the position
• Attention to detail and self‑control
• Ability to remain alert, emotionally…