What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corrections Case Worker position at Jackson County, MO?
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Department: Corrections
Grade: 190
Salary: $31.45/hour
Job Duties:
- Responsible for interviewing inmates daily; collecting, verifying, coordinating, and recording inmate information manually and in the current inmate information computer system.
- Enters inmate data into the Objective Jail Classification System that identifies inmates' custody level and then assigns appropriate housing; determines the program needs of the inmate and makes appropriate referrals to education, substance abuse, mental health and other treatment programs.
- Coordinates treatment interventions for the inmate between the various divisions such as education, mental health, medical. probation and parole, and other involved parties.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work, administration of justice, or any of the behavioral sciences with a minimum of 2 years of work in secure corrections or related field is required. Or four years of experience in a correctional institution.
- Associate’s degree in behavioral sciences, or a related field with 3 years of work experience in corrections or related field may be considered.
- Four years of work experience in a secure correctional institution in lieu of a bachelor’s degree may be considered.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must participate in and complete the detention academy training.
- Must submit to and pass a police background check, drug screen and physical examination.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Salary : $31
