Case Manager- Electronic Monitoring

Position is responsible for enhancing public safety by raising offender accountability through the use of evidence based practices and interventions. Community Supervision Managers utilize the IRAS (Indiana Risk Assessment System) to assess the risk and needs of clients referred by the Marion County Criminal Court Judges placed on supervision with either electronic monitoring or residential placement. Community Supervision Managers shall develop and manage individual case management plans as indicated by MCCC policy, make appropriate referrals for services in accordance with case plans, and are responsible for the monitoring of clients in their home, at work, and in the community to ensure compliance with court orders and agency policies. Community Supervision Managers attend and testify in Court, schedule Administrative Hearings to discuss non-compliance, apply agency approved rewards and sanctions, and are responsible for monitoring clients in accordance with equipment/alert policies and/or facility policies at Duvall Residential Center. Community Supervision Managers perform other duties as assigned.

Supervises and monitors the activities of agency clients while ensuring compliance with rules and conditions of the sentencing court and policies of Marion County Community Corrections (MCCC) through the use of evidence based practices and interventions.

Performs all duties in an ethical and professional manner

Interviews and obtains client information and record information appropriately and accurately.

Informs courts, through submission of a written violation, when a violation occurs that cannot be handled administratively. Prepares and sends memos to court.

Conducts IRAS (Indiana Risk and Needs Assessment) on all clients and develops individualized case plans utilizing the results of the assessment.

Schedules and monitors results of client drug screens and takes appropriate action.

Monitors collection of fees from clients pursuant to the court order and MCCC policies.

Appears in court and reports violations of program rules and court orders via testimony as requested.

Attends training and education seminars, and pursues other professional development opportunities to remain current in evidence based practices (EBP) research.

Attends regular staff meetings and confers individually with the supervisor of case consultations and other work related issues.

Maintains issued agency equipment, clothing, and any other items the Case Manager might be required to use in performance of duties.

Obtains regular written reports from treatment and/or service providers that detail the client's progress and/or compliance or lack thereof.

Documents all correspondence with the public regarding MCCC clients, MCCC clients themselves, the Courts, treatment provider reports, etc., in the Informer case management data base.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

BS or BA in criminal justice or a related field. Must not have been convicted of a felony. Must become certified to conduct Indiana Risk Assessment System (IRAS) assessments within one year of the date of hire. Ability to meet all agency hiring and retention requirements. Ability to effectively investigate, interview, and work with clients to assure proper completion of all court ordered or agency requirements. Knowledge of standard policies and procedures of MCCC, the local judicial process, and local service providers. Knowledge of evidence based practices and motivational interviewing. Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, with participants and their supporters as well as members of the criminal justice system in a courteous manner. Working basic knowledge of computer operations and standard software applications. Ability to operate standard office equipment. Legally qualified to operate a motor vehicle. Ability to maintain confidentiality of agency information. Ability to work irregular and/or extended hours as requested by supervisor. Ability to follow all personnel policies and rules of the agency. Ability to maintain accurate and complete statistical and client records. Must be able to prepare written documents that are correct in format, conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Ability to comprehend and correctly use a variety of informational documents including criminal records, psychological and medical reports, and other reports and records. Ability to work effectively in a fast paced office environment. Ability to handle a degree of stress as a result of working with what may be difficult clients and the ability to deal with them effectively and decisively. Must be available for 24 hour on call duties on a rotating basis. Must be 21 years of age.

While supervising a caseload of residential or electronic monitoring clients a Community Supervision Manager meets regularly with the client in the office and community as home or employment visits are conducted. Community Supervision Managers exercise authority by determining those instances when non-compliance is sufficient to take to a supervisor which could result in a violation being submitted to the sentencing court. The Community Supervision Manager also has the authority to offer recommendations to the supervisor and/or court in instances of non-compliance.