What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corrections Unit Caseworker position at State of Nebraska?
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Hiring Agency:
Correctional Services - Agency 46Location:
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Job Posting:
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Job Description:
- medical/dental/vision insurance
- free basic life insurance
- 156% state-matched retirement
- 100% tuition assistance
- paid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
- 13 holidays
- military leave
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible through the Federal government
Information about the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For more information about this position, please call 402-479-6248 or 402-479-3233. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at megan.jones@nebraska.gov.
DUTIES:
- Schedules, distributes/balances, and guides the work assignments of inmates/offenders in
- Monitors and reports on work performance of assigned inmates/offenders, to determine overall
communicate performance and training needs.
- Trains inmates/offenders in specific task and job practices of sanitation to improve and
- Inspects unit and living areas to ensure required safety and sanitation standards are met.
- Writes reports on inspections, inmate/offender grievances, disciplinary actions, and
management with information.
- Observes inmates/offenders in the housing unit area to detect abnormalities, problems, or
- Instructs inmates/offenders on the rules and regulations of the unit and expected behavior, in
constructive rapport with them.
- Reports observations and information to assist in the development of personalized treatment
- Research inmates'/offenders' backgrounds to establish a treatment file and to provide
- Counsels inmates/offenders, including crisis intervention, to assist them in adapting to the
furloughs, and parole. Directs compliance with all administrative regulations, operational
memorandums, post orders, State statutes, and agency policies and procedures to maintain
prison order and effective prison operation.
- Evaluates specific charges and facts and recommends appropriate corrective action by
with established policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Recommends changes in inmate/offender programming by participating on committees,
would be beneficial for the inmate/offender and contribute to the security of the facility.
- Overtime, voluntary and mandatory, includes weekends, holidays, and double shifts.
- We work seven (7) days a week, 365 days a year. These shifts may include afternoons, evenings,
facility needs. Must be able to work a shift assignment including weekends and holidays.
Requirements/Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Associate's degree in criminal justice, behavioral science, human services or related field OR two years of experience working with persons referred through the legal system. Must be at least 18 years of age. No felony or domestic abuse related convictions.
Preferred: Bilingual skills in English and Spanish desired and assessed.
Other: Must have a valid driver's license. Transcripts required at time of appointment. 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.
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.
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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.
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