CASE MANAGER

Description

Ready for a meaningful career in criminal justice? Management & Training Corporation (MTC) will soon be operating the Wilkinson County Correctional Facility in Woodville Mississippi.  MTC Facilities provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while helping offenders gain valuable skills and treatment necessary for success upon release.

The Case Manager position reports to the Case Manager Supervisor. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, developing and implementing a professional individual and group counseling program for assigned inmates in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, Management & Training Corporation (MTC), the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC).

Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year related experience in counseling or related field required. Directly related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education requirements. Valid driver’s license in the state of Mississippi or Louisiana with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management. 

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Review detailed background file, conduct personal interview and test as necessary to analyze and recommend a program for each assigned inmate.
  
  
• Initiate and maintain individual personal social development (PSD) folder on each assigned inmate.
  
  
• Provide direct aid and counseling to inmates with personal needs or problems, i.e., sickness, injury, family problems, and other related personal problems.
  
  
• Provide continuous educational, vocational, personal and social adjustment counseling on an individual and group basis.  Recommend necessary program modifications throughout each assigned inmate's stay.
  
  
• Conduct continuous interpretation and evaluation of progress in inmate's specific development program.  Coordinate problem cases and point out areas in which guidance and development techniques can be improved.  Maintain documentation and records.
  
  
• Utilize new concepts and approaches.  Recommend and conduct training sessions and conferences to develop greater proficiency among staff in areas of guidance and social adjustment.
  
  
• Recommend medical or psychiatric evaluation for emotional or psychological problems.  Evaluate results and take remedial action as warranted.
  
  
• Assist in the evaluation of facility services for inmates and recommend  modifications for improvement. 
  
  
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
  
  
• Maintain accountability of staff, inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Benefits

MTC offers a great benefit package to employees which include the following:

• 401(K)
• PTO, Sick, and Vacation
• BIONIC Wellness Program
• Medical Benefits and Dental Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life & Disability Benefits

MTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran