CORRECTIONAL CASE MANAGER - SECC

About the role

The Missouri Department of Corrections seeks individuals to serve on a classification team, evaluate offender attitudes, prepare recommendations, and process various aspects of offender management.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the institutional adjustment attitude of offenders towards society and develops release plans.
• Verifies and collects information about offenders' home life, family relationships, and work history.
• Develops and maintains offender classification files.
• Prepares analysis for program eligibility determinations using classification systems.
• Processes offenders through initial file reviews, protective custody assessments, and updates enemy lists.
• Maintains open-door office policies, handles offender concerns, and notifies them of critical events.
• Facilitates offender programs, evaluates visiting applications, and provides pre-release counseling.
• Collaborates with public and private agencies, arranges calls, and assists in offender case planning.
• Performs work according to established rules and regulations under close administrative direction.

Requirements

• Four or more years of experience as a Probation & Parole Assistant, Correctional Officer, or Office Support Assistant within the Missouri Department of Corrections.
• Four or more years of vocational or paraprofessional experience in related fields such as social services, probation and parole, corrections casework/custody, law enforcement, guidance/counseling, mental health, health, substance use, public/business administration, or experience closely related to the listed responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of classification systems and offender management practices.

Benefits

• Missouri State Employee Retirement System / Deferred compensation plan.
• Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family).
• Paid life insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Cafeteria plan.
• Paid holidays.
• 10 hours annual leave per month.
• 10 hours sick leave per month.
• Uniforms provided when required.
• Pre-service and in-service training.
• Access to credit union.
• Direct deposit of paycheck (required).
• Employee health, wellness, and safety initiatives.
• MOST 529 College Savings Program.

Pay

The annual salary includes a maximum security differential of $3,120 annually for full-time positions in maximum-security institutions. A $2.00 per hour shift differential and a $1.00 per hour restrictive housing differential may apply depending on the shift and facility type.

Schedule

Shifts may vary, but typically include a mix of day, evening, and night shifts.