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About this Corrections Case Worker role at Jackson County

Jackson County · Onsite · Kansas City, MO

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Department: Corrections

Grade: 190

Salary: $31.45/hour

Job Duties:

  • Responsible for interviewing inmates daily; collecting, verifying, coordinating, and recording inmate information manually and in the current inmate information computer system.
  • Enters inmate data into the Objective Jail Classification System that identifies inmates' custody level and then assigns appropriate housing; determines the program needs of the inmate and makes appropriate referrals to education, substance abuse, mental health and other treatment programs.

  • Coordinates treatment interventions for the inmate between the various divisions such as education, mental health, medical. probation and parole, and other involved parties.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work, administration of justice, or any of the behavioral sciences with a minimum of 2 years of work in secure corrections or related field is required. Or four years of experience in a correctional institution.
  • Associate’s degree in behavioral sciences, or a related field with 3 years of work experience in corrections or related field may be considered.
  • Four years of work experience in a secure correctional institution in lieu of a bachelor’s degree may be considered.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Must participate in and complete the detention academy training.
  • Must submit to and pass a police background check, drug screen and physical examination.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! 

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How this Social Worker salary compares

This role pays $65,416/yrbelow the typical range for Social Worker roles.

$55,592 median $81,359 $110,105

Typical range $69,056–$95,500/yr, from 1,613 comparable Social Worker listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Social Worker salary insights →

About Jackson County

The associates of Jackson County fill a vast array of positions, but they are all part of one team, sharing a common goal - serving the citizens of Jackson County. Jackson County is a wonderful place to work! We offer excellent benefits, including health care, dental, life insurance, vacation time, sick leave and a pension plan, plus many more!

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