Community Corrections Residential Case Manager

A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, a great organizational culture, and much more! If you're searching for something more than just a job, something akin to a calling, then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government!

The first review of applications will begin on Thursday, July 2nd, 2026. There may be some delays due to the Independence Day Holiday. Applications received after that date will be reviewed periodically on an ongoing basis.

Please note, this role is also a Part-time partial plus position, which is regularly scheduled between 30 - 39 hours a week and entitled to some benefits. Please review a comprehensive list of our benefits for this position here: Benefits & Wellness | Johnson County Kansas.

This position will begin onsite in New Century, KS. After the completion of training, employees will be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that includes some remote work.

Provides supervision to assigned caseload; identifies risks and needs; completes ongoing assessments; utilizes communications strategies; makes referrals to community-based programs for job development, education, training, substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment; and other needed programming.

• Evaluates and monitors client compliance, performance, and progress; holds clients accountable; monitors violations, extensions, transfers, and discharges; prepares legal documents to be presented to court; assists clients to address financial obligations; acknowledges success; reviews case files; interviews clients; determines eligibility; makes recommendations to court based on prior criminal history; processes files; staffs caseload; provide guidance and direction to clients; provides ongoing correspondence with court, attorneys, judge, schools, law enforcement, service providers and community stakeholders.

• Arranges or provides transportation to clients; meets and/or communicates with clients, family members, providers, school employees, community stakeholders, or Resource Developers to ensure compliance and monitor progress/success;conducts work, home, or school visits; determines approved residential placements/plans; notifies court of non-compliance; discusses options including revocations; provides alternative sanctions to revocation; attends revocation hearings, testifies in court; provides individual or group program facilitation.

• Makes recommendations for process improvement; tests new technology and provides feedback; collects and inputs data, case notes, and file information into assigned computer programs; creates, updates, maintains, and monitors files; creates reports and provides information to stakeholders.

• Utilizes motivation interviewing techniques in all client interactions, specifically to complete assessments of criminogenic risk/needs; identifies client stages of change in addressing identified needs; is receptive to professional feedback and displays a desire for continuous quality improvement.

Minimum Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field; one (1) year criminal justice or related experience; successfully pass a criminal history check; and possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Job Requirements

One (1) year case management experience.

Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.

Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:
All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments/agencies in a declared emergency situation.