Correctional Case Manager (Treatment Specialist)

Quick Facts

• Role: Correctional Treatment Specialist / Case Manager
• Focus: Case management, counseling, and release planning to support safe, humane reentry

Description

Provide group and individual guidance to incarcerated individuals on institutional adjustment, U.S. Parole Commission matters, release planning, and interpersonal communication. Collect, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic information, coordinate with community resources and legal/probation partners, and prepare progress reports and recommendations for parole and related actions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct group guidance sessions and individual counseling using methods suited to each person’s needs
• Support individuals in understanding and managing complex family circumstances and developing new adjustment techniques
• Help individuals view problems objectively and address them realistically
• Routinely coordinate with community resources to secure information and develop release plans
• Prepare special progress reports and recommendations for parole, transfer, and restoration of forfeited good time
• Correspond with attorneys, judges, probation and parole officers, and other professionals regarding the inmate’s case
• Prepare diagnostic studies by collecting, interpreting, and evaluating developmental and circumstantial factors for the caseload
• Serve as liaison with other units and institutional employees on inmate behavior matters
• Serve as the primary liaison with the U.S. Parole Commission on program progress, release readiness, and relevant community resources
• Develop program planning by presenting cases to the Unit Team and coordinating case management services with other correctional disciplines
• Maintain institutional security; correctional security responsibilities take precedence and are performed regularly

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required
• Selective Service requirement (if applicable)
• Education: at least 24 semester hours in behavioral or social sciences, or equivalent knowledge via combination of education and experience
• Qualifying education/experience for grade level (GL-07/GL-09): graduate coursework in corrections or a related field, or specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade
• Appointment subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation
• Must pass screening requirements related to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and a credit check
• If not currently working in an institution: complete a qualification inquiry regarding misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence for firearm authorization
• Successful completion of the “Introduction to Correctional Techniques” three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia

Benefits

A comprehensive federal employee benefits package for you and your family; eligibility depends on the type of position and status.