Corrections Case Manager III Central Office

A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they’re good neighbors.

We offer great benefits!Missouri State Employee Retirement System / Deferred compensation plan / Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family) / Paid life insurance / Long-term disability insurance / Cafeteria plan / Paid holidays / 10 hours annual leave per month / 10 hours sick leave per month / Uniforms provided when required / Pre-service and in-service training / Access to credit union / Direct deposit of paycheck (required) / Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives / MOST 529 College Savings Program

This is a highly responsible position that works within Central Transfer Authority section in DAI-Central Office. This person must be highly organized and independent, detail oriented and make sound, logical decisions. The person must have a working knowledge of the offender classification manual, treatment programs, the various security levels and other requirements of DOC facilities, and offender grievance process. Applicants must be able to use OPII, MOCIS, Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook fluently.

This position is involved with the following job duties:

• • Review and approve/deny transfers within the State of Missouri, determining appropriate assignments into future institutions. This includes a strong working knowledge of the ICA/RCA and other classification knowledge in order to perform duties as well as assist site staff and others needing information.
• • Review and approve/cancellation of reservation based program referrals. Requires frequent interdivisional communication between P&P, DORS & DAI to ensure timely and accurate bed reservations and transfer of treatment offenders; in addition to communicating with offender family/public, supervisors, courts. Knowledge of the various treatment programs and requirements for each will assist with this position.
• • Review and approve/deny Interstate Corrections Compact transfer requests, both incoming and outgoing with other states. Maintaining this case load includes: ensuring that ICC offenders both in and out of state are being housed safely and appropriately, monthly progress reports are completed, making appropriate notations in computer records, filing, ensure contract requirements are met, setting up transportation, and ensuring timely correspondence with all stakeholders.
• • Review and respond to offender grievance appeals.

Minimum Qualifications:

One or more years of experience as a Corrections Case Manager OR

Six or more years of professional experience in corrections case management, or adult probation and parole case management, or substance use case management of which one or more years must have been within an adult correctional facility.

(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to four years of the required experience, at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year - a minimum of two years of the listed experience, including one year within an adult correctional facility is required)

All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.

Some positions are eligible for a shift differential of $173.34 semi-monthly, which is provided to employees with shifts that begin on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am, and who work at a 24/7 worksite (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center), or whose work requires regular visits to these locations. If selected for interview, eligibility may be discussed at that time with the hiring manager.

The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years!

The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.

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