IDOC - Correctional Case Manager - IF CRC

at Idaho Division of Human Resources in Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States

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The Mission of the Idaho Department of Correction is to create a model correctional system that provides equitable access to programming and opportunities that reflect a community experience, foster connections, and restore victims of crime. To provide direct client services, case management, and program delivery for offenders within the adult felony correctional system.

+ Direct client services. Conduct initial intake for offender, develop case management plan, and referrals. Modify case management plan where necessary. Intervene in crisis situations.

+ Case management. Meet with offenders in compliance with policy and case management plan. Document offender status. Assist offenders in obtaining proper identification. Prepare offenders to meet with the Parole Commission. Assist with transition back into the community in areas such as housing, community treatment, and employment. Work with security, mental health, and other groups as required to effectively manage offender behavior and performance.

+ Program delivery. Facilitate programs in areas such as substance abuse, aggression replacement, sex offender treatment, cognitive behavioral education for offenders to meet treatment plan requirements. Review program-related assignments. Enter program-related information into automated records systems.

+ Good knowledge of human service principles and practices to include behavioral management methods, rehabilitation and treatment programs, personality traits associated with criminal offenders, social and family systems, cognitive behavioral education and case management methods. Typically gained from completion of a bachelors degree or higher in the human services or criminal justice related field such as social work, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, co