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State of West Virginia

Corrections Case Manager - DHS - DCR - Gene Spadaro Juvenile Center - Fayette Co

State of West Virginia, Charleston, West Virginia, us, 25329

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Location Counties: Fayette, Greenbrier, Kanawha, Mercer, Raleigh, Summers

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Responsibilities Under general supervision, the Corrections Case Manager will function as a member of a team providing services to an assigned caseload of juveniles. The work will consist of providing individual and/or group counseling, assistance in the development of and then implementation of treatment programs, developing case histories, gathering social and placement history, treatment, and court information on juveniles, writing reports and recommendations regarding juvenile behavior, placement, and performance for the circuit courts, acting as a role model for the juvenile as well as serving as the liaison between the juvenile, legal representatives, family members, treatment providers, and/or court officials. Compiles information for juveniles’ involvement in crime and criminal activities, records database statistics, and recommends treatment programs to assist the juvenile in controlling and overcoming problems. Will perform other duties as assigned.

Application Instructions Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.

IMPORTANT: You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section, or you may attach a detailed resume. Please make sure to review the “Other Information” section of this listing for any specific instructions of the hiring department.

ATTENTION: Applicants may provide verification of post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact any personal information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.

Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by US mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.

Minimum Qualifications Training: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in criminal justice, corrections, psychology, sociology, counseling, counseling and guidance, criminology, social work or related field.

Substitution: Experience in an area of corrections programming or treatment may be substituted for the required training on a year-for-year basis.

Experience: Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in inmate counseling, security or treatment in a correctional setting or in counseling, counseling and guidance, as a probation and parole officer, mental health counselor or social worker.

Substitution: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, corrections, social work or related behavioral science field may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Qualifications Options

I have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in criminal justice, corrections, psychology, sociology, counseling, counseling and guidance, criminology, social work or related field *AND* at least two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in inmate counseling, security or treatment in a correctional setting or in counseling, counseling and guidance, as a probation and parole officer, mental health counselor or social worker.

I have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in criminal justice, corrections, psychology, sociology, counseling, counseling and guidance, criminology, social work or related field *AND* a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, corrections, social work or related behavioral science.

I do not have a qualifying Bachelor's degree; however, I do have at least four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in an area of corrections programming or treatment *AND* at least two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in inmate counseling, security or treatment in a correctional setting or in counseling, counseling and guidance, as a probation and parole officer, mental health counselor or social worker. Please note: examples of qualifying experience in an area of corrections programming or treatment include but are not limited to: probation or parole officer, social workers or correctional employees that provide counseling and/or are in charge of tracking offenders that are in court-ordered cognitive behavioral, residential treatment programs or drug & alcohol recovery programs.

I do not meet any of the above training and experience requirements. Please do not apply.

Additional Experience Confirmation

Yes, I have previous paid experience as a correctional counselor, corrections case manager, probation/parole officer, or closely related corrections programming and treatment experience. Please note: examples of qualifying experience in an area of corrections programming or treatment include but are not limited to: probation or parole officer, social workers or correctional employees that provide counseling and/or are in charge of tracking offenders that are in court-ordered cognitive behavioral, residential treatment programs or drug & alcohol recovery programs.

I have previous paid experience in corrections, but not specifically as a correctional counselor, corrections case manager, probation/parole officer, or closely related corrections programming and treatment experience. You may select this option if you have previous experience as a Correctional Officer, Juvenile Detention Officer, Deputy Jailor, etc. without having performed counseling or corrections programming and treatment duties.

No, I do not have any previous corrections experience.

Benefits State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnel's Benefits Page.

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