SOCW08-2024-00850-Caseworker-Newcastle

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SOCW08-2024-00850-Caseworker-Newcastle

Salary

$27.13 Hourly

Location

Newcastle, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2024-00850

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp

Opening Date

05/14/2024

Closing Date

6/30/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

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Description and Functions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Corrections (WDOC) contributes to public safety by exercising reasonable, safe, secure, and humane management while actively providing offenders opportunities to become law-abiding citizens. The Wyoming Honor Conservation Camp (WHCC) provides programming, vocational, recreational, and educational space to allow the WDOC to meet the goal of reducing recidivism through cognitive and behavioral intervention.

A Caseworker manages a caseload of adult offenders in a minimum-security correctional facility, meeting with the assigned offenders regularly to review goals programming, and assisting in the formation of parole, work release, and treatment plans.

The Wyoming Department of Corrections is committed to public safety and high correctional standards, as well as a safe, supportive working environment for our employees.

Human Resource Contact: megan.sims@wyo.gov or 307-856-9578 ext 222

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Classifies patients/students/inmates and completes risk management assessment for program and housing placement and makes referrals based upon need.

• Delivers evidence-based programs.

• Responsible for individualized case planning, monitoring, and reporting correspondence, contacts, and case notes.

• Responsible for the duties of casework management to include planning and production in all facets of programming and associated documentation.

• Administers risk/needs assessments.

• Works with offenders to develop pro-social behaviors and to prepare inmates for successful re-entry into society.

• Prepares, organizes, schedules, and implements cognitive-behavioral programming and individual interventions.

• Monitors inmate compliance with established goals and objectives; updates case plans as needed.

• Facilitates compliance with court-ordered recommendations and parole board actions for offenders.

• Facilitates attorney-client phone calls and assists security in the day-to-day operations of the unit.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to applicants with a background in Corrections.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of human behavior, motivation, and interpersonal behavior.

• Knowledge of the varied techniques of programming/education.

• Knowledge of social work principles and practices.

• Knowledge of interviewing and counseling techniques.

• Knowledge of current social, economic, and health problems and community resources.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Social Services)

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Casework)

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Casework)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Sitting for extended periods.

• Exposure to inside and outside environmental conditions; at times, inclement weather.

• Walking on hard and/or uneven surfaces.

• Typing/ Repetitive motion frequently.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt

• Successful applicants for employment must pass a background/reference check and drug test prior to the appointment.

• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. Per WDOC policy, all staff are subject to drug testing while employed by the WDOC.

• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Tobacco-Free Workplace and prohibits the taking, carrying, possessing, or introducing of smoking materials, smokeless tobacco, or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities or grounds.

• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is in compliance with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003. It is the policy and practice of WDOC to protect inmates and offenders from abuse, corporal punishment, personal injury, disease, property damage, harassment, and the elimination of prison rape.

• The Wyoming Department of Corrections has a strict dress code policy that includes standards for facial hair, body art, and piercings/gauges. All applicants must meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for employment.

• The Wyoming Department of Corrections offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacations and sick leave, paid holidays, a tuition reimbursement program, Wyoming State Retirement, a 457 deferred compensation program, and longevity pay opportunities for advancement. Please visit our website at http://doc.state.wy.us/

Supplemental Information

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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.

There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few!

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