Job: IRC39667

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Description

Job Title

Correctional Specialist III; (Pre-Release Case Manager); Grade 24

Location

Rockville, MD, US

Organization Name

Department of Correction & Rehabilitation

Medical Exam

Core Exam with Drug & Alcohol Screen

Background Investigation

Yes

Financial Disclosure

Job Description

Closing Date: September 19, 2019

The Department of Correction and Rehabilitation is seeking a case-manager to work at the Pre-Release and Reentry Services (PRRS) Division. This position directly supports the mission of PRRS to assist soon-to-be released offenders successfully reintegrate into society through a structured regimen of work, treatment, education, and family support. Case managers are responsible for transitioning clients from residential services to the PRRS home confinement program where they will continue supervision of the client. Caseloads for case managers generally range from 20 to 25, and case managers pride themselves on providing in-depth and thorough reentry services to their clients.

This front-line position is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing individualized "reentry plans" through assessment tools in partnership with clients and their families, and with other PRRS staff. On an ongoing basis, case managers meet regularly with clients, their families and supportive treatment team members to identify and address criminogenic risks and needs including issues of substance abuse, family/peer group matters, financial problems, employment, housing, licensure, and identification documents matching clients with appropriate community-based resources and agencies. At release, case managers provide a detailed performance report to the court and post-release supervision agencies that summarizes the activities, progress (and/or difficulties) of their clients, making recommendations for aftercare services to ensure a continuum of care.

Additional responsibilities may include providing orientation to new clients, developing and facilitating evidence-based program curriculum and facilitating support groups for both clients and families that aim to support the reentry through behavioral changes.

The Case Manager reports to the Reentry Services Manager and works closely with other CM's and Work Release Coordinators to develop coordinated and structured regimens of work, treatment, education, and family support for PRRS clients.

The Case Manager schedule includes evenings shifts (1:00-9:30 PM) with one day (8:30 AM-5 PM) shift weekly, ranging from weekly shifts of Sunday through Thursday to Tuesday through Saturday.

The individual selected for this position will be considered an "Essential Employee". Essential employees must report to work during a period of general emergency or liberal leave.

Generally, this position is covered by Employees' Retirement System, Group JK. If the successful candidate is an internal employee, retirement plan coverage will be determined at the time the job offer is made.

Prior to appointment a comprehensive background investigation, psychological evaluation, medical examination and drug/alcohol screen must be successfully completed.

Applicants are encouraged to carefully read substance abuse disqualification for this position prior to applying. Please copy and paste the following link into a new window to view and read this information: http://www.dsd.state.md.us/comar/getfile.aspx?file=12.10.01.24.htm

Additional Employment Information

OHR reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.

Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to special.accommodations@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with his/her resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualification and preferred criteria status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Equivalency: Excess education may be substituted for required experience, but excess experience may not be substituted for the Bachelor's degree, as the educational requirement is stipulated by the Maryland State Training Commission.

LICENSE: None.

CITIZENSHIP AND AGE:

Individuals appointed to this position must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of appointment, and be either a citizen of the United States or resident alien.

Candidate must successfully complete the Maryland Correctional Training Academy Entry-Level Program and possess a Certificate of successful completion within 12 months of hire. Must maintain and successfully complete additional State-mandated and Departmental Correctional training as required.

Preferred Criteria

The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevancy of training, and experience in the following areas:

1. Experience providing re-entry services to a criminal involved population;
2.   Experience providing case management services, counseling, supervision and therapeutic intervention to a criminal justice involved population;
3.    Experience identifying and addressing the needs of a sentenced custodial correctional population;
4.    Experience working with individuals with behavioral health needs;
5. Experience conducting group facilitation and counseling; and
6. Experience conducting intake interviews, substance abuse assessments and providing addiction counseling.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Based on the results of Preferred Criteria evaluation, applicants will be rated and placed on the Eligible List as either "Qualified" or "Well Qualified." The highest rated applicants will be placed on the Eligible List and may be considered for interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview. Note: In the event there are 10 or fewer minimally qualified candidates, all will be placed on the Eligible List as Qualified and Hiring Managers will be required to interview a minimum of five candidates. For "seniority" jobs (as shown in Article 8), resumes will be reviewed and rated by subject matter experts based on the Preferred Criteria.

Minimum Salary

63155

Maximum Salary

104680

Currency

USD

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