Corrections Unit Caseworker - Omaha Correctional Center

State of Nebraska•Omaha, NE

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Corrections Unit Caseworker assigns, schedules, and oversees inmate work to meet timelines and quality standards. The role monitors, documents, and reports inmate performance, training needs, and behavior; trains inmates in sanitation tasks; and inspects living areas for safety and cleanliness. The caseworker also observes inmate behavior, addresses issues, and orients inmates on rules and expectations. The position involves writing reports on inspections, grievances, disciplinary actions, and performance; researching inmate backgrounds and counseling inmates to assist with treatment plans; and ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations. The caseworker participates in disciplinary hearings and recommends corrective actions or program changes. Work includes mandatory and voluntary overtime and coverage across all shifts, weekends, and holidays. New hires must pass a medical exam and a drug test administered at a randomly announced time, and successfully complete the fully paid Nebraska Corrections Training Program at the Staff Training Academy.

Requirements

Associate's degree in criminal justice, behavioral science, human services, or a related field, or two years of experience working with persons referred through the legal system.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have no felony or domestic abuse-related convictions.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must pass a medical exam and a drug test at a randomly announced time after accepting a job offer.
Must successfully complete the fully paid Nebraska Corrections Training Program at the Staff Training Academy.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are desired and assessed.

Responsibilities

Assign, schedule, and oversee inmate work to meet timelines and quality standards.
Monitor, document, and report inmate performance, training needs, and behavior.
Train inmates in sanitation tasks and inspect living areas for safety and cleanliness.
Write reports on inspections, grievances, disciplinary actions, and performance.
Observe inmate behavior, address issues, and provide orientation on rules and expectations.
Assist in developing treatment plans by researching backgrounds and counseling inmates.
Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations to maintain order.
Participate in disciplinary hearings and recommend corrective actions or program changes.
Work mandatory and voluntary overtime, covering all shifts, weekends, and holidays.