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The Correctional Case Manager is responsible for providing direct case management for incarcerated individuals at the Barnstable County Corrections Facility. Case management includes administering risk/need & other validates assessments, providing reentry support, responding to inmate needs during their incarceration, etc. The Case manager is also responsible for facilitating groups & classes as directed by the Director of Inmate Services. The Case Manager monitors program compliance of all individuals sentenced or detained at the Barnstable County Correctional Facility, ensuring that established policies & procedures are followed. Duties & Responsibilities: Interviews & assesses the inmate population; addresses social, vocational, criminal & educational histories for the purpose of determining individual inmate needs. Participates in inmate reentry planning. Supports the endeavors of team management with security, clinical staff & community treatment providers to work in harmony. Establishes & maintains counseling relationships with incarcerated individuals in order to enhance the individuals? institutional adjustment, rehabilitation & reintegration. Prepares & writes treatment plan/ISP & revies, which can be used internally & for outside agencies. Establishes & maintains individual & group relationships with community bases programs, associations, businesses, citizens & citizen groups & individual educational programs to enhance program services to the inmate population. Reports violations of institutional rules & regulations. Maintains & records necessary & relevant information on the inmate population dealing with both individuals & community concerns. Functions as a liaison between the inmate population & staff. Qualifications Job Competencies: Excellent verbal & written communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Organized with attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal skills. Maintain good attendance. Ability to maintain accurate records. Ability to interact with people who are under physical &/or emotional stress. Ability to prepare reports, analyze & determine the applicability of data, draw conclusions & to make appropriate recommendations. Ability to prioritize & problem solve in a high-pressure environment. Ability to exercise discretion & good judgement & to handle confidential information. Ability to maintain positive working relationship with inmates while preserving strong boundaries. Working knowledge of Corrections terminology, procedures, & interrelationships of the criminal justice system & recovery programs. Minimum qualifications: A Bachelor\'s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in counseling, social work or related area of study is required. A Master?s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in counseling, social work or related areas of study is preferred but not required. A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a social case work is required. A minimum of one (1) years of experience in corrections is preferred but not required. Or an equivalent combination of education & experience. General knowledge of the goals & operations of aftercare support programming. Work Environment: This position does require working with in the Barnstable County Correctional Facility for up to eight (8) hours per day. This position does require working with individuals currently incarcerated at the Barnstable County Corrections Facility.