State of MD Correctional Case Management Specialist Trainee!

 

CORRECTIONAL CASE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST TRAINEE


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GRADE

CORR 0003 

LOCATION OF POSITION

Somerset County
30420 Revells Neck Rd
Westover, MD 21890

POSITION DUTIES

A Correctional Case Management Specialist Trainee is the entry level of work in assessing and evaluating the personal and criminal history of adult inmates to recommend a security level and in developing and monitoring appropriate work and educational programs. Employees in this classification do not supervise other positions. Employees in this classification receive close supervision from a Correctional Case Management Supervisor. Work is performed in an adult correctional environment and involves frequent contact with convicted felons who may become violent.

  • Attends formal training courses at the Maryland Correctional Training Academy;
  • Learns to interview inmates to obtain information used to determine the appropriate security levels, work assignments and educational programs;
  • Learns to meet with inmates individually to help resolve inmates’ institutional and personal problems;
  • Learns to maintain an accurate and up-to-date base file on each inmate;
  • Learns to review an inmate's file to determine the inmate's needs and eligibility for specialized programs;
  • Learns to develop program goals designed to address the inmate's educational, vocational and therapeutic needs;
  • Consults with program staff to monitor the inmate's progress in reaching program goals;
  • Contacts public and private agencies and families of inmates to secure background information;
  • Learns the Division of Correction regulations and the institutional directives of the employing agency;
  • Learns to prepare pre-parole summaries and make recommendations on the inmates' suitability for parole;
  • May visit Pre-Release work sites to monitor the inmate's and the employer's compliance with Division of Correction regulations

Must be willing to work within a correctional institution and interact directly with inmates and offenders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

Education:   A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: None.

Note: The above educational requirement is set by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Title 12, Subtitle 10 of the Code of Maryland Regulations.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees who have not already done so must meet the required selection standards and successfully complete the training prescribed by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission for a Correctional Classification Counselor. Selection standards for correctional training are listed in detail in the Code of Maryland Regulations 12.10.09 and include the following:

U.S Citizenship or Resident Alien status
Must be at least 21 years of age
A completed background investigation
Oral interview
Physical examination.

2. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov or faxed to 410-484-5928. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.

If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload,
please email the requested information to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov referencing the recruitment number in the subject line, or fax to 410-484-5928 (providing a cover sheet with your contact information,
recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at 410-585-3999.

Jada Newman

jadaL.newman@maryland.gov

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov <Application.Help@maryland.gov> or
410-767-4850.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

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