COUNTY OF BUCKS
JOB TITLE:
Correctional Case Manager
JOB CODE:
0931
DEPARTMENT:
Department of Corrections
UNION:
01
FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt
GRADE:
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides a variety of case management services to inmates confined at the Bucks County Department of Corrections.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Conducts classifications on all commitments to identify offender needs and housing concerns.
- Orients and educates new/recent admissions to each facility.
- Maintains caseload which includes, but is not limited to, creating/updating case plans, ensuring court requirements are satisfied, handling offender issues, and facilitates work release and reentry planning.
- Sends internal and external referrals as required.
- Corresponds with courts, probation and parole, social services and other outside agencies as required. Assists with criminal and civil virtual hearings, as necessary.
- Presents custody level reviews to supervisors.
- Assists in general supervision of personnel who may be performing occasional case management duties, i.e., practicum students, etc.
- Conducts program facilitation and assists with virtual programs as needed.
- Submit reports as required.
- May be required to perform additional work that follows prescribed or well-established procedures that can be learned within a reasonable time by training on the job. More detailed instructions as to the nature of their duties will be given to employees at the beginning of work.
- Provides crisis intervention, as necessary.
- Functions as part of the Unit Management Team.
- In an emergency situation, assume the duties of Corrections Officer.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Bachelor's Degree preferred with one-year correctional experience, or a combination of education and experience is acceptable.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Thorough knowledge of the Criminal Justice system with a clear understanding of Corrections.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in the use of OMSe, JNET, CorreTrak, and Microsoft Office.
- Must be able to type 20 WPM.
- Possess a high stress tolerance capacity; be very adaptable to changing circumstances.
- Requires a valid vehicle operator's license prior to appointment and during tenure as a Case Manager.
- Ability to perform duties while "locked" inside a correctional facility in direct contact with incarcerated offenders.
- Must successfully complete the Department of Corrections' Basic Training class.
Position: Correctional Case Manager
FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Demands: (Check all that apply)
Balancing
X
Stooping
X
Pushing
X
Climbing
X
Crouching
X
Pulling
X
Crawling
X
Kneeling
X
Handling
X
Standing
X
Sitting
X
Talking
X
Turning
X
Reaching
X
Hearing
X
Seeing
X
Color Vision
Depth Perception
X
Mobility
X
Lifting: (Check one)
Carrying: (Check one)
Sedentary
(0-10 lbs)
Sedentary
(<10 lbs)
Light
(0-20 lbs)
Light
(0-10 lbs)
Medium
(0-50 lbs)
Medium
(0-25 lbs)
Heavy
(0- 100 lbs)
Heavy
(0- 50 lbs)
X
Very Heavy
(over 100 lbs)
X
Very Heavy
(over 50 lbs)
Aptitudes: (Check all that apply)
Form perception
X
Problem solving
X
Motor coordination
X
Working speed (ex.wpm)
X
Finger dexterity
X
Manual dexterity
X
Computer/VDT ability
X
General learning ability
X
Clerical perception
X
Environmental Conditions: (Check all that apply)
Extreme cold
Extreme heat
Temperature changes
X
Wet conditions
X
Humid conditions
Exposure to fumes
X
Exposure to blood and body fluids
X
Noise and vibration
X
Exposure to chemicals
X
Poor ventilation
Inclement weather conditions;
Inside/outside weather conditions
X
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications
Typing Requirement: 20 WPM