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Job Title: Case Manager - Men's Unit
Location: Missoula Correctional Services, Pre-Release Missoula, MT
Wage: $15.00/hr. - probationary
$16.54 /hr. upon successful completion of probationary period
Program: Pre-Release Center
Supplement: No
Status: Regular/Full-Time
Work Schedule - Sunday through Thursday 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with Fridays and Saturdays off.
Compensation: This position's salary is $31,428+ annually. Benefits include 100% paid employee medical plan, 10 working days of annual leave, sick leave, and nine days of holiday leave per year, and a retirement plan.
Missoula Correctional Services is a non-profit corporation formed to provide alternative correctional programs in the Missoula community. The Missoula Pre-Release Center is one of these programs. The position requires a current State of Montana driver's license. Mental demands are paramount due to the intensity of the workload and the emotional demands of residents. Physical demands include the ability to restrain inmates in crisis situations, ability to observe and hear inmates, and adequate strength to lift 50 pounds. Therefore, the Case Manager needs to be in good physical condition and mobile. The Center is a 24-hour facility. Meal breaks are optional and will be explained during the interview process.
Agency Description: The Missoula Pre-Release Center serves 90 adult male and 20 female inmates who have been committed to the Montana State Prison or the Department of Corrections and subsequently transferred to the Center. The Center provides housing, food services, case management, supervision, life skills training and referral services for all residents. The primary emphasis of the program is to provide residents with assistance needed for successful reintegration into the community.
Typical Duties (not all inclusive): The Case Manager monitors an assigned resident's progress and behavior through discussions with a resident's employer, teachers, and/or supervisor and with outside counseling agencies. The Case Manager instructs residents in learning appropriate communication skills and problem solving methods; instructs and coordinates residents in utilizing sound money management skills; and co-facilitates treatment groups on a weekly basis to residents.
The Case Manager monitors the resident's progress in obtaining goals outlined in his/her treatment contract and meets weekly with assigned residents to discuss steps necessary to take to reach his/her goals and potential solutions for problems occurring. The Case Manager documents a resident's performance and behavior through chronological history notes, quarterly reports, and other written requirements.
The Case Manager assists in maintaining security of the facility by issuing incident reports to residents for any rule infractions, informing supervisors of any unusual resident behavior, keeping areas locked that are unauthorized to residents, answering calls and documenting information received. On occasion, the Case Manager may assist in performing room and personal searches, resident location checks, head counts, and the taking of urine samples.
The Case Manager demonstrates professionalism by maintaining good personal hygiene; being consistent in following rules, regulations, and policies; being punctual in attendance and working shifts as scheduled; attending staff meetings, case conferences and training as required; being assertive with co-workers, supervisors, and community contacts; following directions given by his/her supervisor; maintaining confidentiality as defined by policy.
Qualifications: Working knowledge of the community and the needs, problems and attitudes of offenders; group treatment processes; interpersonal and conflict resolution communications; computer operation (word processing).
Must have the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in written form; to lead others; attend to details of monitoring individual programs; to objectively assess individual needs; understand and interpret verbal and written instructions; operate a motor vehicle; apply rules and regulations; carry out facility policies; make appropriate decision within the limits of authority; handle conflict situations in a calm manner; handle pressure and stress associated with dealing with offenders, deadlines, and a large work load; and function effectively under stressful conditions.
Education and Experience: A bachelor's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or a related Human Service field of study. The degree must have been earned from a college or university accredited by a regional accreditation organization recognized by the US Department of Education: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, and Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Experience in corrections is desirable.
Application and Selection Process: Selection procedures to be used in evaluating applicants' qualifications may include, but are not limited to, an evaluation of the Application form; a structured interview; a written questionnaire; a performance test; and reference checks. Application materials required are:
Signed and completed Application form. Portions of the Application may be photocopied if legible.
A copy of college transcripts.
Applicants claiming Handicapped Person's Employment Preference must provide verification of eligibility with the Application materials. The required documentation includes the SRS Certification of Disability form.
The successful candidate must pass a thorough background investigation. The applicants must also be found to be insurable via a check with the Montana Motor Vehicle's Records Department. Upon offer of employment, the candidate will be required to take and pass a physical examination which demonstrates that the applicant is capable of performing the physical required duties of this position. The applicant will be required to take a TB test and sign a Non-Dissemination and Non-Solicitation Agreement.
For a complete announcement and application, please visit your local Job Service. You may also find an application here: http://wsd.dli.mt.gov/Portals/56/Documents/Business%20Services/DLIEmployment-AppFinal-2.0Optimized%204.0.pdf?ver=2017-01-05-150515-793 and return to Missoula Correctional Services.
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