Corrections Unit Case Manager - Nebraska State Penitentiary
About The Position
The Nebraska State Penitentiary is looking for a Corrections Unit Case Manager with strong interpersonal skills to lead a team of staff and work with our incarcerated population. Information about the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at [email protected]. DUTIES: • Provide supervision and guidance to Unit Caseworkers in the successful performance of unit management operations. • Monitor inmate behavior and maintain order within housing units, addressing issues as needed. • Guide and counsel inmates on rules, treatment plans, and rehabilitation programs, including crisis intervention and parole planning. • Coordinate and document inmate background information and referrals for appropriate medical, mental health, educational, and vocational services. • Facilitate non-clinical programming for assigned incarcerated population.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, human services or related field OR Associate’s degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, human services or related field plus two years of corrections experience; OR four years of corrections experience.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- No felony or domestic abuse related convictions.
- Candidates will be required to successfully complete facilitator training and instruct non-clinical programming.
- Valid driver's license.
- Transcripts required prior to appointment.
- Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the following pre-employment exams in this order: 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supervising/leading teammates
- Experience managing a caseload
- At least one year of experience in a correctional setting
- Experience as a guest instructor, facilitating programs or public speaking
Responsibilities
- Provide supervision and guidance to Unit Caseworkers in the successful performance of unit management operations.
- Monitor inmate behavior and maintain order within housing units, addressing issues as needed.
- Guide and counsel inmates on rules, treatment plans, and rehabilitation programs, including crisis intervention and parole planning.
- Coordinate and document inmate background information and referrals for appropriate medical, mental health, educational, and vocational services.
- Facilitate non-clinical programming for assigned incarcerated population.
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.
- Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer!
- Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status.
- For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
