Case Worker/Social Worker

QUALIFICATIONS:
    1. Considerable knowledge of community resources and programs available to assist inmates.
    2. Sensitivity to individual, emotional and behavioral patterns and the impact of cultural, racial, educational and economic factors
        in society.
    3. Working knowledge of institutional, educational, classification and therapeutic processes required.
    4. Considerable ability to conduct large and small recovery meetings; to listen attentively and work effectively with inmates; to
        maintain a harmonious relationship with staff, community agencies and clients; to maintain case records according to specific
        guidelines; to recognize specific educational and recovery needs; to maintain case loads as assigned and to keep detailed
        records, logs and files.
    5. Working knowledge of the bail process, court process and sentencing procedures is preferred.
    6. Bachelor's Degree in related major preferred. College-level courses in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology or at least one
        year of full-time or equivalent part-time experience as a correction officer or caseworker providing services to prisoners or
        ex-offenders required.
    7. Certified Alcohol and Drug prevention counseling certification preferred where applicable.
    8. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
    9. Thorough knowledge of Department policies and procedures is preferred.
   10. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred where applicable.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Regular, punctual and predictable attendance at assigned workplace and at scheduled meetings; 
2. Knowledge of, compliance with, and enforcement of Department policies and procedures; 
3. Compliance with security procedures; 
4. Obeying of moderately complex oral and written orders; 
5. Communicating effectively both orally and in writing; 
6. Able to independently initiate a project, execute the necessary steps, and complete in a timely and effective manner; 
7. Deal calmly and effectively with stressful situations, including emergencies; and 
8. Exercise good judgment. 

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. sit or stand periodically for 8 hours;
2. lift up to 5 pounds;
3. carry up to 5 pounds;
4. climb stairs occasionally;
5. walk short distances; and
6. write and type. 

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION 
          Participation in mandatory training