What are the responsibilities and job description for the Career Specialist position at State of Nebraska?
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Hiring Agency:
Correctional Services - Agency 46Location:
Hiring Rate:
Job Posting:
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Job Description:
- 13 paid holidays
- Vacation and sick leave (24 days your first year, accruing immediately)
- Military leave
- 156% state-matched retirement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- 79% employer paid health insurance plans
- Dental and vision insurance plans
- Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible through the Federal government
- Wide variety and availability of career advancement
- Meaningful public service - service with a purpose!
- Numerous training and development opportunities
Information about the Department can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For more information call 402-362-8833. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at megan.jones@nebrask.gov.
DUTIES
- Instruct, lead, and facilitate career readiness programs and services for incarcerated individuals at various NDCS facilities
- Administer recognized career interest inventories, skill evaluation, and other comparable assessments to form individualized plans documenting an individual’s pathway to successful reintegration
- Work closely with NDCS educators to meet the educational needs of Adult Basic Education and Secondary Education through data management
- Proctor standardized testing to assess the progress of participants
- Work collaboratively with various internal and external partners to ensure comprehensive and effective program delivery; monitor, track and report participant progress and strategic outcomes of the program in NICaMS and LACES.
- Travel is required to support education and career services at all NDCS facilities.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Coursework or training in social/behavioral sciences, business or public administration, education or related field; or experience in pubic/human services gathering and providing information, interviewing and assessing client needs.
Preferred Qualifications: At least two years of experience working with the target population which may include work in corrections, parole, probation, or non-profit organizations. Relevant education can supplement experience. Working knowledge of computers and computer software, with regard to data entry, tracking, auditing. Post-secondary coursework. Experience in related areas of work to include career advising, academic advising, motivational interviewing, strengths-based coaching, group facilitation, etc.
Other: Must have a valid driver's license. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass a medical exam and at a randomly announced time, pass a drug test. Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program to include CPR, first aid, and self-defense tactics.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
Instructions for Applying
Important points to remember when applying:
- The employment application is required and is the primary source of information used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements of the job.
- Make sure your application is complete. Incomplete applications are rejected.
- You will not be allowed to change your application after you have applied for a position and you cannot re-apply for the the same position unless it is posted again.
- You have the opportunity to attach a resume; however, it should not be used to replace any information asked for on the official application.
- When you have successfully applied for a job, you will receive a confirmation on the screen and your application will be available on your Candidate Home page.
We encourage you to use the Search for Jobs feature to find jobs that are available in a particular location or a job that matches your work experience.
Applicants who need accommodation in the selection process should request this in advance. Requests can be made by contacting the Nebraska State Personnel Office 1526 K Street, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE. (402)471-2075.
These positions are subject to application of Veterans' Preference.
Salary : $20,000
