Corrections Case Manager - JCCC

About the role

The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. This position involves serving on a classification team, evaluating offenders' attitudes, preparing recommendations, and handling various aspects of offender management.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the offender’s institutional adjustment attitude toward society and release plans, prepares recommendations relative to ORAS & Case planning assignments/facility transfers/disciplinary actions
• Sets up and verifies information from incarcerated adult offenders concerning their home life/family relationships/work history/other pertinent personal and social factors; develops/maintains/reviews classification files
• Affirms classification status/prepares analysis for program eligibility determinations using Adult Internal Classification System (AICS), Reclassification Analysis (RCA), and Initial Classification Analysis (ICA) instruments
• Processes offenders: completing initial file review/protective custody assessment/enters enemy waivers/updates enemy lists
• Maintains open-door office policy; handles offender’s laundry/property/financial concerns/mail and censorship notices/notifies offenders of critical illness/death of immediate family members
• Facilitates offender programs; evaluates civilian visiting applications and determines whether to approve or deny the individual’s request to visit with offender; provides pre-release counseling; researches and identifies community resources/services prior to processing offenders for release
• Collaborates with public/private agencies/law enforcement agencies in matters relating to assigned offenders, arranges/facilitates calls to attorneys, public agencies, and law enforcement agencies
• Performs work in accordance with established rules and regulations; receives close administrative direction and performs other related work duties as assigned

Requirements

• Four or more years of experience as a Probation & Parole Assistant, Correctional Officer, or Office Support Assistant or above within the Missouri Department of Corrections.
• Four or more years of vocational or paraprofessional experience in 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 (Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience at a rate of 30 earned credit hours for one year).

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, and completion of a background check. Additional requirements may apply based on the specific position.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and proficiency in computer software are essential.

Benefits

All requested documents must be received by the closing date listed. The Missouri Department of Corrections offers great benefits including:

• 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 listed for this position includes the additional $1.50 per hour maximum security differential ($3,120 annually) for all full-time positions domiciled in a maximum-security institution. The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years!

Schedule

Shifts may vary, but typically begin on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am, and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility. If working in a restrict housing/segregation unit, a $1.00 per hour restrictive housing differential may apply.