Caseworker, Social Work

Open Until Filled GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Wyoming Department of Corrections contributes to public safety by exercising reasonable, safe, secure, and humane management while actively providing offenders opportunities to become law-abiding citizens.

The Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution (WMCI) is specifically designed to serve as the central intake and assessment center for male inmates not sentenced to death. It serves as a primary education and treatment center for inmates identified as requiring high levels of protective custody and medical, mental health, dental, substance abuse, life skills, cognitive/behavioral, and/or sex offender treatment services.

A Caseworker works with the inmate population to complete classification actions, parole summaries, progress reports, and work release plans, assists in cell and unit inspections, and responds to inmate correspondence and informal grievances.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

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The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

• Classifies patients/students/inmates, completes risk management assessment for program and housing placement, and makes referrals based on need.
• Delivers evidence-based programs.
• Responsible for individualized case planning, monitoring, and reporting correspondence, contacts, and case notes.
• Responsible for casework management duties, including planning and production in all facets of programming and associated documentation.
• Administers risk/needs assessments.
• Works with offenders to develop pro-social behaviors and to prepare inmates for successful re-entry into society.
• Prepares, organizes, schedules, and implements cognitive-behavioral programming and individual interventions.
• Monitors inmate compliance with established goals and objectives; updates case plans as needed.
• Facilitates compliance with court-ordered recommendations and parole board actions for offenders.
• Facilitates attorney-client phone calls and assists security in the day-to-day operations of the unit.
• Responsible for ensuring a safe and enjoyable workplace, including participation in initiatives designed to promote a positive work environment.

Preference may be given to those with three (3) or more years of progressive work experience in casework.

• Knowledge of human behavior, motivation, and interpersonal behavior.
• Knowledge of the varied techniques of programming/education.
• Knowledge of social work principles and practices.
• Knowledge of interviewing and counseling techniques.
• Knowledge of current social, economic, and health problems and community resources.

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Social Services)

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Casework)

3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Casework)

None

• This position typically involves sitting for extended periods, with regular walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and occasional driving.
• Lifting and grasping up to 25 pounds without assistance on an occasional to regular basis
• Walking on cement floors on an occasional to regular basis
• Walking up and down stairs on an occasional basis
• Typing/Repetitive motion frequently
• Seeing: the visual ability to perform an activity such as analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, or extensive reading.
• Stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching on an occasional basis
• Reaching on a regular basis
• Must be able to communicate effectively through speaking and hearing.
• Seeing: the visual ability to perform an activity such as analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading.
• Pre-service and annual training is required, which includes Krav Maga defensive tactics.
• Must be able to work safely and professionally in a correctional environment with incarcerated individuals.

• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt
• The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively…