Cheril Hall American InterContinental University
Unit 1 Assignment Unlocking the compassionate nexus: the crucial role of case management. In the labyrinth of human needs, case managers emerge as navigators, waving together threads of empathy, expertise, and resourcefulness. What is their mission? To guide individuals toward resilience, recovery, and reintegration. As we delve into the multifaceted world of case management, we unravel not just roles and responsibilities, but also the intricate tapestry of lives transformed. Unit 1 Assignment Roles of case management: different perspectives such as correctional counselors, probation officers, social workers have different roles in case management depending on their …show more content…
Handling offender reports is another crucial role because there are a variety of reports that are necessary to ensure all the appropriate classification and supervision of the offender is being maintained and to ensure that all steps are being taken to ensure the successful completion of each program and treatment plan for the offender (Simmons, 2024). Probation officers in case management have a wide range of responsibilities that include assessment and case management, supervision and management, counseling and support, preparation and maintenance of case reports and legal documents, testing for drug use and reporting violations, providing resources and referrals, liaison, and monitoring. So, let us break these down to better understand what each role means. Assessment and case management is where the backgrounds, risks and needs of the offender are assessed and develop an appropriate rehabilitation plan by gathering information from various sources such as law enforcement, court records, and interviews that will help get a better understanding of the offenders circumstances and be able to set-up the best treatment plan for that individual. Supervision and management is where regular meetings are held to assess the progress and the behavior of the offender. Counseling and support is