What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Specialist position at State of Nebraska?
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Correctional Services - Agency 46Location:
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Job Description:
Information about the Department can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For more information call (402) 471-2654. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at megan.jones@nebraska.gov.
DUTIES
- Facilitate cognitive-behavioral and other evidence-based programming in a classroom setting within one or more of NDCS' nine facilities statewide.
- Facilitate classes independently and co-facilitate with other teammates and incarcerated peer facilitators.
- Create participant rosters using the data management system and established priorities; enter and track data relative to program participation, completion, etc.
- Work with facility teammates to identify and utilize program space and equipment.
- Prepare lessons consistent with curriculum.
- Review written work by incarcerated individuals and provide written feedback.
- Assist with community partner programming at facilities.
- Work closely with program coordinators and other facilitators in all facilities.
- Complete necessary, required training/certifications as needed to deliver programming.
- Work hours will depend upon the need of the facility and may require some evening and weekend hours.
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 Qualifications: Bilingual in Spanish and English. Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, behavioral science, human services, education, communication, or related field. Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to adapt to various situations. Experience teaching/facilitating or otherwise working with adult learners in a classroom/group environment, including diverse students. Experience providing instruction and/or facilitating programs to justice-involved individuals. Experience as a trained/certified facilitator for 5 Key programs, or other evidence-based programming. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Other: Transcripts required prior to appointment. Must have a valid driver's license. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the following pre-employment exams in this order: 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.
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.
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