Correctional Case Specialist I - Community Corrections - City and County of Denver : Job Details

About Our JobWith competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The targeting hiring range for this position is $25.57 - $38.36 We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:

• Four (4) Medical Plans, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Pension Plan for Life (Employee contributes 8.45%, Employer matches at 17.95%) and 457 (b) Retirement Plan
• PTO (over 3 weeks in your first year) and 12 paid holidays
• Yearly Merit Increase
• STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance
• CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer Program
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000/year), We Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources
• EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides)

The goal of the IMPACT Center program is to teach clients practical skills and tools needed to be successful upon reentry into the community. Emphasis is placed on treatment that specifically addresses criminogenic risk/needs by using social learning skill-building activities to assist with cognitive, social, emotional, and coping skill development, utilizes the Cognitive Behavioral Interventions - A Comprehensive Curriculum (CBI-CC) treatment model. This research-informed treatment program uses strategies and techniques to work with adult male clients.This position will be located at 10500 E Smith Road. Interested applicants must be willing to work in a setting that is located on the Denver County Jail campus. Candidate must be willing to work a 4/10 work schedule that is Wednesday - Saturday, with one or two days being until 7pm.Successful candidates must complete and pass a background investigation that encompasses the applicant's employment and criminal history. Job responsibilities will include:

• Direct care and facilitation of cognitive behavioral groups with the client population
• Monitoring of clients during structured time
• Model pro-social behaviors and providing on-going behavior change feedback to clients
• Individual meetings with clients to address their individual criminogenic needs
• Documenting individual and group client interactions
• Providing referrals as appropriate to address criminogenic needs that are not targeted through CBI-CC Curriculum
• Completing the Standardized Offender Assessment -Revised (SOA-R)
• Completing case plans in collaboration with the client
• Discharge planning with client and assigned Clinical staff
• Participating in and supervising clients during community outings

About YouOur ideal candidate will have:

• Have experience working in Community Corrections or with a Criminal Justice Involved Population
• Strong computer skills
• Knowledge of research and interviewing techniques sufficient to be able to determine what information is needed, secure and analyze desired information, and formulate logical recommendations
• Consistent attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
• Commitment to working collaboratively within a team to ensure work is completed timely
• Motivated to work with high risk/high need clients and ability to demonstrate a healthy working alliance with clients to assist them with behavior change and risk reduction

Below are the minimum requirements used to determine eligibility for this position:

• Education Requirement: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in social or behavioral sciences, Criminal Justice, or related fields required.
• Experience Requirement: Experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities preferred.
• Education and Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
• License/Certification Requirement: Possession of, or ability to obtain, Adult CPR, AED, Naloxone, and First Aid certifications after date of hire. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

About Everything ElseJob ProfileCN3352 Correctional Case Specialist ITo view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.Position TypeLimited (Fixed Term)Position Salary Range$25.57 - $38.36Starting PayBased on Experience and EducationAgencyDepartment of SafetyThe City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact [email protected] with three business days' notice.Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.