Corrections Unit Caseworker - Nebraska Correctional Center for Women
About The Position
Competitive salary with shift differential 13 paid holidays Vacation and sick leave (24 days your first year, accruing immediately) Military leave 156% state-matched retirement Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program 79% employer paid health insurance plans Dental and vision insurance plans Employer-paid $36,000 life insurance policy Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible through the Federal government Wide variety and availability of career advancement Meaningful public service -- service with a purpose! Numerous training and development opportunities. Information about the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For more information call 402-362-8833. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at [email protected].
Requirements
- 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.
- Must have a 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 Nebraska Corrections Training Program.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual skills in English and Spanish desired.
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 includes mandatory and voluntary overtime, covering all shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with shift differential
- 13 paid holidays
- Vacation and sick leave (24 days your first year, accruing immediately)
- Military leave
- 156% state-matched retirement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- 79% employer paid health insurance plans
- Dental and vision insurance plans
- Employer-paid $36,000 life insurance policy
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible through the Federal government
- Wide variety and availability of career advancement
- Meaningful public service -- service with a purpose!
- Numerous training and development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
