Community Corrections Case Manager

Salary : $48,443.20 - $62,046.40 Annually

Location : Lincoln, NE

Job Type : Full time / probationary or status

Job Number : 202500116C

Department : Community Corrections

Opening Date : 02 / 07 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 23 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Job Posting Information

Hours : Full time, 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m.

Case management is an essential resource for enhancing the effectiveness of our criminal justice system. It is introduced early in the criminal case process, offering defendants the opportunity to be released into the community to serve their sentence. This not only allows them to maintain employment and access rehabilitative services aimed at changing behavior, but also contributes to reducing overcrowding in the Lancaster County Jail.

This role is a key part of community corrections, involving a range of rehabilitation and support strategies to assist clients. The work includes managing a caseload of adult defendants facing felony and misdemeanor charges, while closely monitoring their compliance with court-ordered conditions.

Qualifications : Graduation from a four-year accredited college or university; or an associate degree (or 60 college credits) and at least two years of full-time criminal justice experience or two years full-time experience working with criminal justice involved individuals; or a high school diploma and six years of full-time experience in criminal justice or six years of full-time experience working with criminal justice involved individuals; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills to meet the National Association of Pretrial Services Agencies (NAPSA) Accreditation Standards.

Necessary Special Requirement : Possession of a valid driver's license when operating a vehicle is required in the performance of assigned duties.

Employees must work a least 30 hours per week to be eligible for insurance benefits.

Vacation leave, sick leave, and holidays are prorated for part time employees based upon the hours worked per week.

Temporary, seasonal, and on-call employees are not eligible for benefits.

CONFIDENTIALITY DISCLOSURE AND APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT : This application process uses a combination of automated and hand scoring of all application materials against screening criteria that have been established by the employer. 1. I understand that if I have not completely and fully answered all application questions and / or supplemental questions with details, my application may not be accurately evaluated.2. Further, I understand that merely referring to my resume (e.g. "see resume" in lieu of providing detailed responses) is not sufficient for purposes of ensuring accurate application evaluation.3. All the employers, work and volunteer experience, and education described in the following Supplemental Questions must also be listed on the application.

• Acknowledge

The hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m.

Indicate if you have college-level coursework or a degree in the following :

If you selected "related field", please specify field of study.

Indicate if you have a degree in one of the fields listed in question 3.

I understand, as a condition of my employment for the position for which I am applying with the City of Lincoln / Lancaster County, that I must at all times be legally licensed to operate a motor vehicle. Do you have a valid driver's license?

For verification purposes, please list the state that issued the license and your driver's license number. (Note : a driver's license check will only be made on top candidate.)

Applicants for Lancaster County positions will have their driving records checked through the State of Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicle to ensure they meet the insurable standards under the County's automobile insurance policy.

Do you have experience working in diversion or problem solving program?

If yes, please list the employer(s) from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work duties.

Do you have experience working in a mental health or substance abuse field?

If yes, please list the employer(s) from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work duties.

Do you have experience working within the human services field other than the mental health or substance abuse field?

If yes, please list the employer(s) from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work duties.

Do you have experience creating reports and correspondence for the courts or correctional system?

If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your examples of your work experience INCLUDING the types of reports and correspondence.

Do you have experience using any of the following programs? (check all that apply)

If yes, please list the employer(s) from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work duties.

Do you have experience working in a Community Based Criminal Justice Program?

If yes, please list the employer(s) from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work duties.

Do you have training or experience in facilitating educational groups for mental health or substance abuse populations in which you were the lead facilitator for over six months?

If yes, please list the employer(s) from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work duties.

Do you have experience working with a multi-disciplinary team for purposes of case review?

Are you NAPSA Certified?

If yes, please list the employer(s) from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work duties.

Are you fluent in a language other than English?

If yes, please list the language(s)

Do you have experience using American Sign Language?

If yes, please describe your experience including your level of proficiency.

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Salary : $48,443 - $62,046