CDOC - Parole Special Needs Case Manager

JOB
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in Colorado Springs or Denver.If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system; Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits.Medical and dental health plans; Short and long term disability coverage; Paid life insurance; 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave; Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more.Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits. for more information.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Position centrally coordinates and monitors all Special Needs Parole referrals and applications and ensure all statutory criteria are met; ensures adherence to Colorado State Statutes, Departmental policy and processes.Primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Review and prioritize offenders to ensure those with high medical, psychological, and intellectual needs are moved forward in the process if their situation deteriorates;Prepare Special Needs Parole documentation by reviewing all relevant information, and tracking documentation data; retrieves, enters, updates and finalizes offender information within database and ensure the databases are accurate and appropriately secured;Pull data as needed on offenders, reviews offenders to ensure they meet statutory requirements, and completes appropriate documentation for clinical services;Coordinate with facility and pre-release case managers to provide the Parole Board with a complete Special Needs Parole application; assist in developing departmental policy and process regarding Special Needs Parole; Coordinate with other units to ensure offenders have the appropriate benefit coverage upon release;Assist offenders with the individualized transitional pathway as appropriate per their identified risk/needs and in accordance with Colorado Revised Statute and CDOC policy;Provide for timely submission of pertinent documents for community corrections referrals, interstate transfers, parole board hearings, and parole plans in accordance with Colorado Revised Statute and CDOC policies; Work collaboratively with and effectively communicate with the Pre-Release, Community Re-Entry Specialists, Facility Parole Officers, and Community Parole Officers as necessary to identify and provide stabilization resources for the transitioning offender;Assist the offender with preparing for transition, through Inmate Benefit Application and Assistance Program (IBAAP) applications where applicable, reinstatement of veteran’s benefits where applicable, work with the offender to identify potential housing, and support systems in the community, etc;Research case files and prepare plans for presentation to the community and parole boards;Other duties as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
After submitting an application, you should receive an email acknowledging your submission. If you do not get the email, please check to ensure you have actually submitted the application and typed the correct email address on the application.Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked daily as time sensitive correspondence WILL take place via email. You may receive email notifications from a Colorado Dept. of Corrections employee or from this email address: info@governmentjobs.com. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email; if you do not receive correspondence soon after the closing date or if you have questions about this job announcement, please contact David Mixer at david.mixer@state.co.us. SCHEDULED DATES OF POSSIBLE APPLICANT ASSESSMENTS (I.E., EXAMS, ORAL BOARDS, WRITTEN EXAMS) WILL NOT BE MADE UP. IF YOU FAIL TO SHOW AT THE APPOINTED DATE/TIME, MAKE-UPS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. The Colorado Department of Corrections is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our Employee Relations Specialist, Kristen Lange, at doc_employeerelations@state.co.us or call 719-728-0270.ALL DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITIES AND BUILDINGS ARE TOBACCO FREE. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PROTECTED CLASSES TO APPLY.