Specialized Populations Officer

State of Nebraska•Omaha, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

District 4A Adult Probation is hiring a Specialized Populations Officer to provide case management and supervision for high-risk individuals in Problem-Solving Court programs, post-release supervision, and specialized adult and juvenile probation cases, including sex offenses, domestic violence, and drug offenses. Assignments may include pre-sentence investigations, classification and clinical assessments, case planning, coordination with community treatment providers, investigation of violations, discussion of sanctions, cognitive group meetings, drug testing, progress reporting, arrests or detentions as authorized by statute, and field and home visits. Problem-Solving Court assignments are based on rotation and supervisor assignment. The position is based at 1821 N 73 St, Omaha, Nebraska. Regular travel within the district is required for community visits and operational support, with occasional regional travel for orientation, training, and educational workshops. The schedule is primarily day shift, with occasional nights, weekends, and holidays. The starting salary is $60,313.77 annually. A 2.5% increase may be earned after successful completion of the probation period. A higher starting rate may be considered based on education and experience, subject to management approval; candidates starting at or above the Minimum Permanent rate are not eligible for the post-probation increase. Annual cost-of-living adjustments, applied July 1, are subject to State Legislature approval. The Judicial Branch does not sponsor STEM (Form I-983) or non-immigrant work visas for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social services, Criminal Justice, or a directly related field.
Two years of experience in case management in related fields.
An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties may be accepted.
Educational credits must be from an institution accredited by an accreditor approved by the U.S. Department of Education.
Knowledge of customer service principles; the criminal justice system, laws, legal codes, and court procedures; interview and assessment procedures; intervention policies and procedures; cognitive skill building and motivational learning; social learning theory; crisis intervention techniques; modern office procedures and equipment; recordkeeping principles; document review techniques; and computers and related software applications.
Skills in making home visits, interviewing probationers, tracking probationers' locations, utilizing probation and protective techniques, applying applicable laws and regulations, preparing activity reports and updating databases, operating computers and software, and communicating effectively with coworkers, supervisors, the public, and others.
Ability to travel and work occasional nights, weekends, and holidays.
Light physical work: exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Responsibilities

Investigate, monitor, and supervise targeted high-risk individuals on probation, post-release supervision, or involved in adult and juvenile Problem-Solving Courts.
Provide counseling, case management, case reporting, and related caseload management functions under close supervision.
Develop a team-supervision approach with the individual's referral source, such as a probation officer, Navigation Officer, Problem-Solving Court Team, county jail staff, or prison caseworker.
Participate in individuals' treatment through ongoing communication with treatment providers and attendance at treatment groups and facilities; assist in developing relapse-prevention plans.
Facilitate groups, which may include topical or supervision groups, cognitive programs, skill-building, life-skills enhancement, and general client education.
Prepare violation and compliance reports, conduct record checks, enter and update client information in appropriate systems, and determine which reports to send to the court.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
Conduct pre-sentence investigations, classification and clinical assessments, and case planning as assigned.
Work with community treatment providers, investigate violations, and discuss sanctions.
Conduct cognitive group therapy meetings and monitor drug tests.
Prepare and submit probationer progress reports; arrest or detain probationers as permitted by statute.
Conduct field and home visits for assessment and reassessment.

Benefits

Employer-paid health and prescription insurance (79%).
Dental and vision insurance plans available to purchase.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage available to purchase.
Employee Assistance Program for confidential support.
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options.
State-matched retirement contribution described as 156% of the first 4.8% contribution.
Free $20,000 life insurance policy.
Optional life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage available to purchase.
13 paid holidays annually.
Paid vacation and sick leave accruing immediately.
Military leave and funeral/bereavement leave.
Paid training to develop skills.
Free continuing education credits to maintain professional certifications.
Access to specialized courses through Judicial Branch Education.
Opportunity for bilingual pay.
Potential 2.5% pay increase after successful completion of probation, subject to the stated starting-rate restrictions.
Annual cost-of-living adjustments subject to State Legislature approval.