• Coordinates case plans for inmates/offenders to address medical and/or mental health needs, support system, sustainable employment, long-term housing, sex offender and substance abuse treatment needs, basic life necessities, and transportation. Includes plan development and comprehensive documentation of plan completion.
• Meets with inmates/offenders to educate and discuss services, transition planning expectations, and local and national resources.
• Prepares and completes the necessary documents for cases. Evaluate and audit case plans to ensure procedures and standards are being followed and met.
• Provides informational support for inmates/offenders and case managers to ensure complete and comprehensive case plans, compliance with policies and procedures, and implementation of evidence-based programs.
• Facilitates training and education for caseworkers and/or agents on evidence-based programs and best practices. Includes training in content development and delivery.
• Works collaboratively with the various agency, state, and federal staff and the courts, local law enforcement, and local service providers.
• Acts as liaison between the department, governmental agencies, and service providers.
• Facilitates offender programs and disciplinary's and has oversight on all phases of the Parole Board Coordination.
• Works in conjunction with the Unit Management Team, supplying guidance and advice and being directly involved in completing relevant actions.
• Implements methods and controls to evaluate and improve functions based on Compass, PSI, and evidence-based programs and may administer assessments to inmates/offenders.
• Provides operational guidance, technical assistance, and training.
• Monitors accountability and compliance of program participants.
• Travels to various institutions or community corrections facilities to interview and assess inmates or offenders to ensure program or contract compliance.
• Develops and maintains a list of community-based services available to the offender upon or during release; functions as an intermediary between community services and the Department of Corrections.
• Prepares and completes all necessary documentation for all ICOTS cases.
• Responsible for coordination with WDOC Probation and Parole on all consecutive probation cases.

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to candidates who have experience working in a correctional setting with case management experience.

KNOWLEDGE:

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  Knowledge and understanding of Wyoming laws and criminal justice system, probation and parole policies and procedures, parole board policies, and adult community corrections regulations.
• Knowledge of assessing criminal risk and needs, treatment interventions, case planning, and cognitive-behavioral programming.
• Knowledge of case planning and case management.
• Knowledge of current methods, techniques, and practices for specialized programs.
• Knowledge of correction counseling methods and practices.
• Knowledge of principles, concepts, and practices of contemporary staff development.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

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  Lifting/grasping up to 20 pounds without assistance on an occasional to regular basis.
• Walking on cement floors on an occasional to regular basis.
• Walking up and down stairs on an occasional basis.
• Stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching on an occasional basis.
• Reaching on a regular basis.
• Typing/Repetitive motion frequently.
• Talking/hearing frequently.
• Seeing: the visual ability to perform an activity such as analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading.
• Extensive travel may be required.

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. No notice of eligibility will be sent to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. 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 and grounds.
• The Wyoming Department of Correction 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 and harassment, and the elimination of prison rape.
• Successful Applicants for employment must pass a background/reference check, medical evaluation, and drug test prior to appointment.
• WDOC offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacations, sick leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement program, Wyoming State Retirement, 457 deferred compensation program, longevity pay, and opportunities for advancement.
• WDOC has a strict dress code policy to include standards for facial hair, body art, and piercings/gauges. All applicants must meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for employment.
• Must complete defensive tactics Krav-Maga

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