CORRECTIONAL CASE WORK SPECIALIST 1

The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.

For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

The Position

Correctional Casework Specialists perform duties involving the evaluation and classification of individual inmates incarcerated within State correctional facilities; maintain a comprehensive record of each inmate regarding personal data, legal data, criminal history, institutional adjustment, program needs, program achievements, classification history and rule infractions as stipulated under NRS Chapter 209; evaluate, develop and implement plans for inmate program participation.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.

Correctional Casework Specialists perform duties involving the evaluation and classification of inmates; maintain comprehensive records of each inmate; conduct routine casework assignments; analyze case factors which contribute to classification decisions; interpret and advise inmate on decisions which are based on the Nevada Revised Statutes, court case law, administrative regulations, and institutional/facility procedures. Incumbents serve as a member of the Disciplinary Committee and Classification Committee. Incumbents prepare parole progress reports regarding inmate history and activity prior to and during incarceration period. Inmates are interviewed for relevant input for parole report and notified of hearing dates. Incumbents represent the department at the Parole Board hearings to provide input on the respective inmate. Incumbents assist inmate in obtaining work assignments during incarceration by assessing their ability to perform various tasks based on medical records, inmate file history, and personal interviews; make job assignment recommendations to the Classification Committee; observe and evaluate the work performance and ensure work time credits are properly received and documented. Caseworkers respond to inquiries concerning institutional sentence structure and sentence credits of inmates; obtain information regarding inmate work status, institutional file, work time forfeitures and credits, and applicable laws involving parole and discharge eligibility. Incumbents monitor status of assigned inmate?s custody level on a daily basis by reviewing movement sheets to determine if any housing changes, disciplinary or protective custody actions have been taken; review incident reports, interview inmate and document findings in inmate file; ensure inmate receives due process and assistance; and completes all required reports/forms. Incumbents provide guidance to inmates regarding institutional rules, appropriate behavior, program opportunities, personal or family problems, emergency situations, medical or psychological needs; completes appropriate referral forms; and encourages behavior modification and performance expectations. Caseworkers respond to legal matters involving inmates; prepare special reports for the Warden or Director involving removal or reinstatement of statutory good time credits for inmates involved in serious disciplinary infractions and submission of reports for transfer of inmates under the auspices of the Interstate Compact Agreement; and maintain logbook relative to inmate grievances.

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-12_0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: