Recreation Specialist - Reception and Treatment Center
About The Position
The Reception and Treatment Center (RTC) is looking for a motivated teammate to organize structured, fun, action-packed activities for the 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]. Additional $3.00/hour facility differential for hours worked PLUS: • 13 paid holidays • Vacation and sick leave (24 days your first year, accruing immediately) • Military leave • 156% state-matched retirement • Tuition reimbursement • Uniforms provided • Employee assistance program • 79% employer paid health insurance plans • Dental and vision insurance plans • Employer-paid $20,000 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
Requirements
- Bachelors 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.
- 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
- Bachelor's degree in recreation or related field.
- Bilingual skills in English and Spanish desired and assessed.
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning, developing and implementing a recreation and leisure program for inmates, including athletics, music, television programming, cultural events and activities.
- Supervise daily use of equipment and materials.
- Develop and coordinate outside community contacts.
- Encourage participation in events.
- Maintain records and inventory and assist in policy development.
- Assist in the maintenance of security and sanitation.
- Perform searches.
- Move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. with assistance.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- Vacation and sick leave (24 days your first year, accruing immediately)
- Military leave
- 156% state-matched retirement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniforms provided
- Employee assistance program
- 79% employer paid health insurance plans
- Dental and vision insurance plans
- Employer-paid $20,000 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
