Correctional Case Manager - Cottonwood
The Mission of the Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) 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.
This exam includes the standards required for the Department's compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003.
The Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) has an opening for a Correctional Case Manager, which will be used for the North Idaho Correctional Institution in Cottonwood, Idaho. This position will manage correctional substance abuse and rehabilitative programs involving assessment, diagnostic, and/or social services of residents, also this position is expected to work non-standard hours including weekends. .
If you have previously applied for the position of Correctional Case Manager, you must reapply under this announcement. Previous scores will not be used. Hiring lists may be created from open competitive, IDOC Department Promotional, or Statewide promotional applicants. The applications may also be used for future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months.
We offer an excellent benefit package that includes medical insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, and holidays. On average, employer paid portions of these benefits is equivalent to 40% of an employee’s annual salary.
BENEFITS:
- Excellent low-cost Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Participation in one of the nation's best state retirement systems PERSI Retirement
- Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start
- Eleven paid holidays a year
- Multiple savings plans, including an optional 401k & Deferred Compensation plans
- Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Benefits Summary
Minimum Qualifications:
- 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
- Computer proficiency for data entry, electronic mail, composing reports and letters and retrieving documents
- Willing to work non-traditional hours in a correctional facility providing program facilitation and case management services to offenders (non-traditional hours may include evenings and/or weekends).
Supplemental Information:
SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience networking with the community to coordinate resources such as treatment programs, housing and employment.
- Experience with program delivery and group facilitation in a treatment setting
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience using American Sign Language (ASL)