Correctional Support Specialist at Washington

Correctional Support Specialist

• Provide a range of comprehensive community-based case management services to incarcerated persons with severe and persistent mental illness at the Charles County Detention Center
• Serve as a liaison to the Core Service Agency and Charles County Court system to identify and coordinate community resources in lieu of jail time for individuals with mental illness
• Receive referrals from the Charles County Detention Center, interview and assess clients prior to discharge for direct services, develop a case plan for the client including written short-term goals and tasks
• Develop and coordinate efforts with the Court, the County Attorney and Public Defender for treatment and/or alternatives to incarceration
• Re-evaluate goals with clients at regular intervals prior to discharge or release from court
• Provide direct assistance at time of discharge or release from court to establish housing, application for entitlements, and procure psychiatric and medication services
• Serve as a member of the multi-disciplinary clinical case team at the Detention Center and with court system
• Attend court hearings and present recommendations to the Court; participate in meetings and case conferences with treatment professionals, community services providers and Court personnel
• Make appropriate referrals for emotional, substance abuse, legal, medical, dental, educational, recreational, vocational, employment and housing needs for clients up to 60 days after initial contact
• Create and maintain case records which meet all specifications of COMAR 10.0998, including, but not limited to assessments, case notes, case plans, service updates, referrals and discharge summaries
• Maintain and submit reports as required

 Requirements

• Masters of Social Work or Masters degree in a relevant clinical discipline
• 2-3 years experience working with incarcerated adults including but not limited to those with serious and persistent mental disorders
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Better than average interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of computer applications (MS Office, Excel, Outlook)
• Willingness to travel to various service locations
• Valid drivers license and clean driving record

Country: USA, State: Dist of Columbia, City: Washington, Company: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington.