What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Case Specialist I - Community Corrections position at City and County of Denver?
About Our Job
With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The targeting hiring range for this position is $25.57 - $38.36 We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to :
Four (4) Medical Plans, Dental, Vision Insurance
Pension Plan for Life (Employee contributes 8.45%, Employer matches at 17.95%) and 457 (b) Retirement Plan
PTO (over 3 weeks in your first year) and 12 paid holidays
Yearly Merit Increase
STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance
CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits
Employee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer Program
Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000 / year), We Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources
EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus / train rides)
The goal of the IMPACT Center program is to teach clients practical skills and tools needed to be successful upon reentry into the community. Emphasis is placed on treatment that specifically addresses criminogenic risk / needs by using social learning skill-building activities to assist with cognitive, social, emotional, and coping skill development, utilizes the Cognitive Behavioral Interventions – A Comprehensive Curriculum (CBI-CC) treatment model. This research-informed treatment program uses strategies and techniques to work with adult male clients.
This position will be located at 10500 E Smith Road. Interested applicants must be willing to work in a setting that is located on the Denver County Jail campus. Candidate must be willing to work a 4 / 10 work schedule that is Wednesday - Saturday, with one or two days being until 7pm.
Successful candidates must complete and pass a background investigation that encompasses the applicant's employment and criminal history.
Job responsibilities will include :
Direct care and facilitation of cognitive behavioral groups with the client population
Monitoring of clients during structured time
Model pro-social behaviors and providing on-going behavior change feedback to clients
Individual meetings with clients to address their individual criminogenic needs
Documenting individual and group client interactions
Providing referrals as appropriate to address criminogenic needs that are not targeted through CBI-CC Curriculum
Completing the Standardized Offender Assessment -Revised (SOA-R)
Completing case plans in collaboration with the client
Discharge planning with client and assigned Clinical staff
Participating in and supervising clients during community outings
About You
Our ideal candidate will have :
Have experience working in Community Corrections or with a Criminal Justice Involved Population
Strong computer skills
Knowledge of research and interviewing techniques sufficient to be able to determine what information is needed, secure and analyze desired information, and formulate logical recommendations
Consistent attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
Commitment to working collaboratively within a team to ensure work is completed timely
Motivated to work with high risk / high need clients and ability to demonstrate a healthy working alliance with clients to assist them with behavior change and risk reduction
Below are the minimum requirements used to determine eligibility for this position :
Education Requirement : Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in social or behavioral sciences, Criminal Justice, or related fields required.
Experience Requirement : Experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities preferred.
Education and Experience Equivalency : One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.
Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
License / Certification Requirement : Possession of, or ability to obtain, Adult CPR, AED, Naloxone, and First Aid certifications after date of hire. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
About Everything Else
Job Profile
CN3352 Correctional Case Specialist I
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Position Type
Limited (Fixed Term)
Position Salary Range
25.57 - $38.36
Starting Pay
Based on Experience and Education
Agency
Department of Safety
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