Correctional Caseworker

About the role

The Correctional Caseworker role at Chain O’Lakes Community Re-Entry Center involves coordinating case management matters and facilitating access to programs and services for incarcerated individuals. Key responsibilities include providing guidance, assessing risks and needs, creating case plans, and preparing documentation for release and re-entry processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to offenders on issues such as job assignments, housing changes, facility transfers, and other facility procedures.
• Act as a liaison between prospective employers, courts, community, and governmental agencies for the purpose of job development and release adjustment.
• Assess each assigned offender's risk and needs utilizing the Indiana Risk Assessment System (IRAS).
• Create individualized case plans that address the offender's risk and needs, track facility program and job participation, and prioritize interventions that address higher risk criminal behaviors.
• Effectively document interactions with assigned offender population and the offender's progress during incarcerations.
• Cookordinate with all appropriate facility staff to address re-entry and release issues.
• Prepare documentation related to an offender’s temporary absences and progress reports, including case notes and program referrals over the course of an offender’s incarceration.
• Cookordinate with the classification department staff to make appropriate classification recommendations for offenders.
• Conduct unit orientation for newly received offenders.
• Adhere to the re-entry policies to ensure all quality assurance job tasks are completed in accordance with policy.

Requirements

• Must test negative on all drug screenings.
• Must satisfy the following requirements to continue employment within 90 days of hire: Obtain the Indiana Risk Assessment System Certification through the Indiana Office of Court Services, complete all mandatory training including the DOC Training Program, Case management specific training, First Aid, and CPR courses.
• A degree is not required. However, a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) and at least 1+ years of experience in social work, corrections, criminal justice, or related field applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
• Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

• Must test negative on all drug screenings.
• Must satisfy the following requirements to continue employment within 90 days of hire: Obtain the Indiana Risk Assessment System Certification through the Indiana Office of Court Services, complete all mandatory training including the DOC Training Program, Case management specific training, First Aid, and CPR courses.
• A degree is not required. However, a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) and at least 1+ years of experience in social work, corrections, criminal justice, or related field applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
• Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with incarcerated individuals and staff.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Indiana Risk Assessment System (IRAS).
• Experience in social work, corrections, criminal justice, or related fields.

Benefits

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans.
• A Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards.
• A Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution.
• A 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match.
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options.
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave.
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off.
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years.
• An Education Reimbursement Program.
• Group life insurance.
• A referral bonus program.
• An Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits.
• A Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Free Parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.

Pay

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is typically full-time, with standard work hours.

Benefits

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans.
• A Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards.
• A Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution.
• A 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match.
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options.
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave.
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off.
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years.
• An Education Reimbursement Program.
• Group life insurance.
• A referral bonus program.
• An Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits.
• A Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Free Parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.

Qualifications

• Must test negative on all drug screenings.
• Must satisfy the following requirements to continue employment within 90 days of hire: Obtain the Indiana Risk Assessment System Certification through the Indiana Office of Court Services, complete all mandatory training including the DOC Training Program, Case management specific training, First Aid, and CPR courses.
• A degree is not required. However, a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) and at least 1+ years of experience in social work, corrections, criminal justice, or related field applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
• Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with incarcerated individuals and staff.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Indiana Risk Assessment System (IRAS).
• Experience in social work, corrections, criminal justice, or related fields.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.