Correctional Juvenile Casework Manager Date Posted: Jan 13, 2025 Requisition ID: 454831 Location: La Porte, IN, US, 46350 Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. About LaPorte Juvenile Correctional Facility: As a part of the Indiana Department of Correction, the LaPorte Juvenile Correctional Facility (LPJCF) promotes public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful re-entry. We strive to model best Correctional practices, return productive citizens to our communities, and inspire a culture of accountability, integrity and professionalism. The LaPorte Juvenile Correctional Facility is an intake and multi-level security facility for juvenile females. LaPorte Juvenile Correctional Facility is located in LaPorte, Indiana. LaPorte Juvenile Correctional Facility was established in 2017 by converting an existing juvenile facility (Camp Summit Boot Camp) into a female juvenile facility. It is the only female juvenile facility in Indiana. LaPorte Juvenile also serves as the intake facility for all female juveniles committed to the Indiana Department of Correction. Role Overview: The purpose of your work is to ensure that the Department policies and established guidelines are met in providing the incarcerated individuals with proper counseling and supporting facility staff if needed. You will receive general instructions and discuss deviations from established guidelines with the supervisor. Work is reviewed by the supervisor for soundness of judgment and attainment of objectives. Salary Statement: The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience. A Day in the Life: The essential functions of this role are as follows: + Serve as a social worker or a case manager and perform mental health assessments of offenders. + Gather needed information to determine needs and establish a treatment plan for the offenders by providing pre-admission evaluations and progress notes. + Plan and implement therapeutic techniques best suited to offender development and treatment needs. + Monitor offender progress throughout the treatment plan. + Assess offender needs on the areas of social, educational, occupational, emotional, and physical areas. + Consult and liaise with various social service agencies and institutions for needed services to assist the offenders. + Document offender progress, attendance, counselling sessions, referrals, prerelease paperwork, and visiting lists, and maintain the offender in the Juvenile Data System. + Some essential functions of this position may be performed onsite at the agency’s worksite or other assigned worksites while some essential functions of this position may be eligible for work from home authorization in accordance with policy. Remote work authorization is not automatic and is dependent upon operational needs and agency approval. The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary. What You'll Need for Success: You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment: + Bachelor’s degree in Counseling and Guidance, Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Criminology, Social Work, or a related area. + Two (2) years of full-time experience in a psychiatric, children, family, or correctional setting. + Specialized knowledge of case management, social work, assessment, and continuum of care. + Working knowledge of causes, symptoms, and limitations of various mental disabilities. + Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs. Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: + Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans + Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards + Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution + Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities + Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match + Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options + A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: + 150 hours of paid new parent leave + Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave + Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off + 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years + Education Reimbursement Program + Group life insurance + Referral Bonus program + Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits + Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program + Free Parking for most positions + Free LinkedIn Learning access Equal Employment Opportunity: The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov. The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application. Current Employee? 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