Corrections Unit Manager - Community Corrections Center - Omaha

State of Nebraska•Omaha, NE

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Corrections Unit Manager - Community Corrections Center - Omaha position is responsible for implementing policies and procedures to ensure quality supervision and caseload management of inmates/offenders within a correctional facility. This role oversees the inmates/offenders within a housing unit, addressing interpersonal problem resolution, sanitation, and proper food service. The manager supervises Unit Case Managers and Unit Caseworkers, ensuring inmate/offender involvement in rehabilitative programs and performing follow-up procedures. Additionally, the position involves scheduling work assignments for subordinates and training them in problem-solving techniques.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, human services or a related field and one year of corrections experience, including supervisory experience
Associate’s degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, human services or related field and three years of corrections experience, including supervisory experience
Five years of corrections experience, including supervisory experience
No felony or domestic abuse related convictions
Must have a valid driver's license
Must pass a medical exam
Must pass a drug test
Must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program

Nice To Haves

Experience in NDCS Custody and/or Unit management
Bilingual in English/Spanish desired and assessed

Responsibilities

Implements policies and procedures to ensure quality supervision and caseload management of the inmate/ offenders within a correctional facility.
Responsible for the inmates/offenders within a housing unit including interpersonal problem resolution, sanitation, and proper and timely food service.
Supervises the Unit Case Managers and Unit Caseworkers and is responsible for the inmates/ offenders within the housing unit.
Ensures inmate/offender involvement and participation in rehabilitative programs and performs follow up procedures to determine that the inmate/offender is participating in the various programs assigned.
Schedules work assignments for the Unit Case Managers and Unit Caseworkers to ensure proper coverage within the housing unit.
Trains subordinates and instructs Unit Case Managers and Unit Caseworkers in proper problem solving techniques.