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About Wabash Valley Correctional Facility
As a part of the Indiana Department of Correction, the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility promotes public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful re‑entry. The facility is a multi‑level security correctional facility for adult males located in Carlisle, Indiana, with both minimum and maximum security levels and a range of programs, including the Special Needs Acclimation Program or SNAP. Staff have implemented many beneficial programs to ensure a well‑run facility that offers incarcerated individuals a genuine opportunity for growth while maintaining public safety. The facility is also heavily involved in the community, providing support to local food pantries, schools, and other community organizations.
Role Overview
The Correctional Caseworker coordinates all case management matters and facilitates incarcerated individual access to available programs and services. The primary responsibilities include providing counseling and resource information to incarcerated individuals, ensuring department policies and guidelines are met, offering instruction to subordinate staff, and providing recommendations concerning the incarcerated individual’s location, confinement, employment, parole opportunities, external contacts, and other aspects of institutional life.
Salary Statement
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day In The Life
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
* Provide guidance to offenders on issues such as job assignments, housing changes, facility transfers, and other facility procedures.
* Act as a liaison between prospective employers, courts, community, and governmental agencies for the purpose of job development and release adjustment.
* Assess each assigned offender’s risk and needs utilizing the Indiana Risk Assessment System (IRAS).
* Create individualized case plans that address the offender’s risk and needs, track facility program and job participation, and prioritize interventions that address higher risk criminal behaviors.
* Effectively document interactions with assigned offender population and the offender’s progress during incarcerations.
* Coordinate with all appropriate facility staff to address re‑entry and release issues.
* Prepare documentation related to an offender’s temporary absences and progress reports, including case notes and program referrals over the course of an offender’s incarceration.
* Coordinate with the classification department staff to make appropriate classification recommendations for offenders.
* Conduct unit orientation for newly received offenders.
* Adhere to the re‑entry policies to ensure all quality assurance job tasks are completed in accordance with policy.
What You’ll Need For Success
* Possession of a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE)
* At least one (1) year of related work experience in social work, corrections, criminal justice, or related field. Substitutions: Each one (1) year of related education may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
* Within 90 days of hire, obtain the Indiana Risk Assessment System Certification through the Indiana Office of Court Services.
* Must test negative on all drug screenings.
* Upon hire, successfully complete mandatory training including the DOC Training Program, case‑management specific training, First Aid, and CPR courses.
* Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports
This role provides supervision for incarcerated individuals and requires a high level of judgment and care.
Benefits Of Employment With The State Of Indiana
* Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
* Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
* Health savings account, with bi‑weekly state contribution
* Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
* Two (2) fully‑funded pension plan options
* A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
o 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
o Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
* Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
* 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
* Education Reimbursement Program
* Group life insurance
* Referral Bonus program
* Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
* Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
* Free parking for most positions
* Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
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