Corrections Unit Caseworker Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $29.76 Hourly
Location : Lusk, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 2026-02034
Department: Department of Corrections
Division: Wyoming Womens Center
Opening Date: 08/26/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Classification: SOCW08
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Are you ready to take on a meaningful new opportunity that offers both personal and professional growth? Elevate your career and enjoy a healthy work-life balance at the Wyoming Women's Center!
The Wyoming Department of Corrections, Wyoming Women's Center in Lusk, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Caseworker. In this important role, you will provide support and guidance to incarcerated individuals while helping facilitate positive change and successful reintegration into society.
A Caseworker manages an assigned caseload of inmates within the correctional facility and meets with them regularly to review goals, progress, and programming needs. Responsibilities include assisting in the development of parole, work release, and treatment plans; maintaining accurate case records; coordinating services; and working collaboratively with facility staff and community partners.
The ideal candidate will be organized, professional, and self-directed, with strong communication and interpersonal skills. This position requires the ability to establish appropriate professional boundaries, manage multiple priorities, and handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
Why Choose a Career with the Wyoming Department of Corrections?

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• For additional information regarding the benefits package, please

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Why Lusk?
Located in northeast Wyoming, Lusk offers the charm of small-town living with wide-open spaces and a strong sense of community. With a low cost of living, minimal traffic, and a relaxed pace of life, Lusk provides an excellent work-life balance.
Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy easy access to hunting, fishing, and hiking, as well as nearby destinations like Thunder Basin National Grassland and Guernsey State Park. Lusk is an ideal place for those seeking meaningful work in a safe, welcoming community surrounded by Wyoming's natural beauty.
And remember, Wyoming has no state income tax, meaning more of your paycheck stays with you!
Human Resource Contact: or 307-857-3326
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

• Classifies patients/students/inmates and completes risk management assessment for program and housing placement and makes referrals based on need.
• Delivers evidence-based programs.
• Responsible for individualized case planning, monitoring, and reporting correspondence, contacts, and case notes.
• Responsible for the duties of casework management, including planning and production in all facets of programming and associated documentation.
• Administers risk/needs assessments.
• Works with offenders to develop pro-social behaviors and to prepare inmates for successful re-entry into society.
• Prepares, organizes, schedules, and implements cognitive-behavioral programming and individual interventions.
• Monitors inmate compliance with established goals and objectives; updates case plans as needed.
• Facilitates compliance with court-ordered recommendations and parole board actions for offenders.
• Facilitates attorney-client phone calls and assists security in the day-to-day operations of the unit.

Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to applicants with a background in Corrections.
KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of human behavior, motivation, and interpersonal behavior.
• Knowledge of the varied techniques of programming/education.
• Knowledge of social work principles and practices.
• Knowledge of interviewing and counseling techniques.
• Knowledge of current social, economic, and health problems and community resources.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Social Services)
Experience:
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Casework)
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Casework)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position typically involves sitting for extended periods, with regular walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and occasional driving.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and grasp items weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Regularly walks and stands on concrete floors.
• Frequent typing and other repetitive motions are required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively through speaking and hearing.
• Requires sufficient visual ability to analyze data and figures, use a computer, review documents, and perform extensive reading.
• Must be able to work safely and professionally in a correctional environment with incarcerated individuals.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Successful applicants for employment must pass a background/reference check and drug test prior to appointment.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. Per WDOC policy, all staff are subject to drug testing while employed by the WDOC.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Tobacco-Free Workplace and prohibits the taking, carrying, possessing, or introducing of smoking materials, smokeless tobacco, or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities or grounds.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections complies with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003. It is the policy and practice of WDOC to protect inmates and offenders from abuse, corporal punishment, personal injury, disease, property damage, and harassment, and the elimination of prison rape.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections has a strict dress code policy to include standards for facial hair, body art, and piercings/gauges. All applicants must meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for employment.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacations and sick leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement program, Wyoming State Retirement, 457 deferred compensation program, and longevity pay opportunities for advancement. Please visit our website at http://doc.state.wy.us

Supplemental Information
080-Department of Corrections - Prisons
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Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.
Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

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(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

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• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
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(SOCW08)How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) or more years of relevant experience.

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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

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• Indeed
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• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
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• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
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• Human Resources Division
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• Current State Employee
• Other

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