Specialized Populations Officer

State of Nebraska • Beatrice, NE

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

This classification level is responsible for providing case management and supervision of high-risk individuals entered into the Problem-Solving Court program, post-release supervision, or other high-risk adult and juvenile probationers for specialized cases including sex offenders, domestic violence offenders, and drug offences. Cases assignments are based on rotation and supervisor assignment (for PSCs). This is an in-office position located at 201 North 5 Street Ste 1, Beatrice, NE 68310. Regular travel is required to support operations across southeast Nebraska, Probation District #1, covering Jefferson County and others as needed. Field visits and additional regional travel may be required as part of a commitment to active community supervision. Core hours are Monday–Friday daytime, with occasional on-call, evening, weekend, and holiday availability required due to a 24/7 commitment to community safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social services, Criminal Justice or directly related field
• 2 years of experience in case management in related fields.
• An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above may also be considered.
• All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
• Knowledge of Customer service principles.
• Knowledge of Criminal Justice system, laws, legal codes, and court procedures.
• Knowledge of Interview and Assessment procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of Intervention policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Cognitive skill building, motivational learning.
• Knowledge of Social learning theory.
• Knowledge of Crisis intervention techniques.
• Knowledge of Modern office procedures and equipment.
• Knowledge of Recordkeeping principles.
• Knowledge of Document review techniques.
• Knowledge of Computers and related software applications.
• Skills in Making home visits.
• Skills in Interviewing probationers.
• Skills in Tracking probationers’ location(s).
• Skills in Utilizing probation and protective techniques.
• Skills in Applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Skills in Preparing activity reports and updating databases.
• Skills in Operating computers and applicable software applications.
• Skills in Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual pay

Responsibilities

• Performing pre-sentence investigations
• Classification and clinical assessments for PSC participants to identify needs
• Developing case plans to track and manage goals
• Working with treatment providers within the community
• Investigating violations and discussing sanctions
• Conducting cognitive group therapy meetings
• Conducting and monitoring drug tests
• Preparing and submitting probationer progress reports
• Arresting or detaining probationers per statute
• Performing field and home visits for assessment and reassessment
• Investigating, monitoring and or supervising targeted, program-specific high-risk individuals on probation, post-release supervision and/or involved in a Problem-Solving Court adult and juvenile offenders.
• Performing counseling, case management, case reporting, and related functions of managing a caseload under close supervision.
• Developing a team supervision approach with the individual’s referral source (probation officer who conducted the PSI, Navigation Officer, Problem Solving Court Team, County Jail staff, Prison Caseworker.
• Participating in the treatment process of individuals and is engaged in the probationer’s/participant’s treatment through regular and ongoing communication with treatment providers and through attendance at treatment groups and facilities.
• Assisting in the development of relapse prevention plans.
• Facilitating groups which may include, but not be limited to, topical, supervision groups, cognitive programs or skill building, life skills enhancement and general education of clients.
• Preparing violation reports, compliance reports and conducts record checks; Enters and updates client information into appropriate systems; determines reports to send to the court for updates.
• Performing other duties of a similar nature or level.

Benefits

• 79% employer-paid health and prescription insurance
• Dental and vision insurance plans available to purchase
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, available to purchase
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
• Flex Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• 156% state-matched of the first 4.8% contribution to retirement plan
• FREE $20,000 Life Insurance Policy
• Optional Life Insurance and AD&D available to purchase
• 13 paid holidays annually
• Paid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave and Funeral/Bereavement leave
• Paid training to develop your skills
• Free continuing education credits to maintain professional certifications
• Access to specialized courses through Judicial Branch Education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level