Recreation Specialist - Omaha Correctional Center
About The Position
The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) is seeking candidates for the Recreation Specialist at the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC). Candidates with experience in relevant recreational activities in a custodial setting are encouraged to apply. Additional $3/hour facility differential for hours worked! NDCS' focus includes inmate programming and education, physical and behavioral health care, re-entry services, and community programs, and is accredited by the American Correctional Association (ACA). Candidates will model the NDCS values of integrity, respect, compassion, growth, and excellence as we accomplish our mission, "Keep people safe."
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in recreation management, recreation therapy, or a related field.
- Experience in recreation management, recreation therapy, or a related field may be substituted for the degree on a year for year basis.
- Transcripts required prior to appointment.
- Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
- 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
- Candidates with experience in relevant recreational activities in a custodial setting are encouraged to apply.
- Bilingual skills in English and Spanish desired and assessed.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the planning, development and implementation of leisure time program for inmates which includes, but is not limited to: athletics, music, television programming, cultural events and activities.
- Supervise the daily use of equipment and materials to assure minimum breakage, loss, etc.
- Assist in the maintenance of records and keeps written records on residents' participation in all leisure time programs.
- Encourage participation in events.
- Develop and coordinate outside community contacts.
- Assist in policy development.
- Manipulate doors and locks.
- Assist in the maintenance of security and sanitation.
- Perform searches.
- Move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
Benefits
- 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 $20,000 life insurance policy
- Uniforms provided
- 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
Mid Level
