Caseworker 2026-02012

Caseworker 2026-02012

Salary

$29.76 Hourly

Location

Rawlins, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2026-02012

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

Wyoming State Penitentiary

Opening Date

08/10/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

SOCW08

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Corrections is committed to public safety and high correctional standards, as well as a safe, supportive working environment for our employees.

The Wyoming State Penitentiary is looking for a dedicated employee to provide support and guidance to incarcerated individuals and to help facilitate positive change. This position manages a caseload of inmates in a correctional facility, meeting with the assigned offenders regularly to review goals, programming, and assisting in the formation of parole, work release, and treatment plans.

Why Choose a Career with the Wyoming Department of Corrections?

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• For additional information regarding the benefits package, please click here

Why Rawlins?

Rawlins offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big adventure. Nestled in the heart of Carbon County, it's a community surrounded by wide-open spaces and outdoor recreation opportunities. Spend your weekends fishing for trout and walleye at Seminoe State Park, hitting the ATV trails, enjoying a round at the local golf course, or experiencing the excitement of local rodeos. Plus, Casper is just a short drive away for even more outdoor and cultural experiences.

And remember-Wyoming has no state income tax, meaning more of your paycheck stays with you!

Human Resource Contact: alisha.witt@wyo.gov or 307-262-1664

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

• Classifies inmates to complete risk management assessment for program and housing placement, and makes referrals based on need.
• Delivers evidence-based programs.
• Responsible for individualized case planning, monitoring, and reporting correspondence, contacts, and case notes for all inmates on caseload.
• Responsible for casework management duties to include planning and production in all facets of programming and associated documentation.
• Administers risk/needs assessments.
• Works with offenders to develop pro-social behaviors and to prepare inmates for successful re-entry into society.
• Prepares, organizes, schedules, and implements cognitive-behavioral programming and individual interventions.
• Monitors inmate compliance with established goals and objectives; updates case plans as needed.
• Facilitates compliance with court-ordered recommendations and parole board actions for offenders.
• Facilitates attorney-client phone calls.
• Responds to informal inmate grievances
• Assists security in the day-to-day operations of the unit.
• Must be able to work one late shift a week and occasional weekends.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Preference may be given to those with a Bachelors Degree, typically in Social Services; Plus 1-2 years of progressive work experience in Casework and/or prior Correctional experience.

The Wyoming Department of Corrections will only accept degrees from an accredited University or College recognized by a nationally accrediting organization. The agency requires that applicants provide transcripts and documentation of degrees at the time of the interview.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of human behavior, motivation, and interpersonal behavior.
• Knowledge of the varied techniques of programming/education.
• Knowledge of social work principles and practices.
• Knowledge of interviewing and counseling techniques.
• Knowledge of current social, economic, and health problems and community resources.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors Degree (typically in Social Services)

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Casework)

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Casework)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• This position must pass a background/reference check.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. Per WDOC policy, all staff is subject to drug testing while employed by WDOC. Successful applicants for employment must pass a drug screen upon appointment.
• WDOC is a Tobacco-Free workplace and prohibits the taking, carrying, possessing, or introducing of smoking materials, smokeless tobacco, or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities and grounds.
• WDOC has a strict dress code policy to include standards for facial hair, body art, and piercings/gauges. All applicants must meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for employment.
• The Wyoming Department of Corrections is in compliance with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003. It is the policy and practice of WDOC to protect inmates/offenders from personal abuse, corporal punishment, personal injury, disease, property damage, harassment, and the elimination of prison rape.
• WDOC offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacations and sick leave, paid holidays, a tuition reimbursement program, Wyoming State Retirement, 457 deferred compensation program, and longevity pay opportunities for advancement. Please visit our website at http://doc.state.wy.us/

Supplemental Information

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associates Degree
• Associates Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelors Degree
• Bachelors Degree and additional coursework
• Masters Degree
• Masters Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02

(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03

(SOCW08) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) or more years of relevant experience.

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(AA) Describe your relevant experience in the box below.

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Do you have a Bachelors Degree, preferably in Social Services, plus 1-2 years of progressive work experience in Casework or previous Correctional experience?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a degree from an accredited University or College recognized by a nationally accrediting organization? (Agency requires that applicants provide transcripts and documentation of degrees at the time of interview.)

• Yes
• No

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(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

08

(A) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.

09

(AA) If you answered Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

10

(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

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(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veterans military service, and wish to claim veterans preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans preference status. By requesting veterans preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veterans Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

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(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of Wyoming

Address Human Resource Contact Information located in the

General Description Section

Statewide, Wyoming, 82002

Phone 307-777-7188

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm