West Virginia
Corrections Case Manager-DHS-DCR-Wood County Youth Reporting Center-Wood Co.
West Virginia, Charleston, West Virginia, United States
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 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.
Location Wood County
Vacancy 1 Vacancy
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.
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.
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.
Five years of experience at a Correctional Officer 2 or higher can substitute for required training and experience.
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Location Wood County
Vacancy 1 Vacancy
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.
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.
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.
Five years of experience at a Correctional Officer 2 or higher can substitute for required training and experience.
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