Specialized Populations Officer

State of Nebraska•Fremont, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Specialized Populations Officer provides case management and supervision for high-risk individuals in Problem-Solving Court programs, post-release supervision, or other high-risk adult and juvenile probation cases. Specialized cases may include sex offenses, domestic violence, and drug offenses. Assignments are based on rotation and supervisor assignment for Problem-Solving Courts. The position is in-office at 2860 W 23 Drive, Fremont, Nebraska, and requires travel at times. The office’s core hours are Monday through Friday during the day, although some non-traditional hours may be required as part of the Judicial Branch’s 24/7 commitment to community safety. The role is closely supervised and includes case management, counseling, treatment coordination, reporting, and group facilitation. The starting salary is $60,313.77 annually. A 2.5% increase is available after successful completion of the probation period, except for candidates approved to start at or above the Minimum Permanent rate. Higher starting pay may be considered based on education and experience, subject to management approval. Future cost-of-living adjustments are subject to State Legislature approval.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social services, Criminal Justice, or a directly related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties.
Two years of experience in case management in related fields, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties.
Educational credits must be from an accredited institution 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 applicable software, and communicating effectively with coworkers, supervisors, the public, and others.

Responsibilities

Investigate, monitor, and supervise targeted, program-specific high-risk individuals on probation, post-release supervision, or involved in adult and juvenile Problem-Solving Courts.
Perform pre-sentence investigations, classification and clinical assessments, and develop case plans to track and manage goals.
Perform counseling, case management, case reporting, and related caseload management functions under close supervision.
Develop a team-supervision approach with referral sources, which may include the probation officer who conducted the PSI, Navigation Officer, Problem-Solving Court Team, county jail staff, or prison caseworker.
Coordinate with community treatment providers, participate in individuals’ treatment, communicate regularly with providers, attend treatment groups and facilities, and assist with relapse-prevention plans.
Facilitate topical, supervision, cognitive-program, skill-building, life-skills, or general-education groups.
Investigate violations, discuss sanctions, and prepare violation and compliance reports.
Conduct and monitor drug tests and conduct record checks.
Enter and update client information in appropriate systems and determine which reports to send to the court for updates.
Prepare and submit probationer progress reports.
Arrest or detain probationers as permitted by statute.
Perform field and home visits for assessment and reassessment.
Perform 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 insurance available to purchase
Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
State-matched retirement plan contributions: 156% match on the first 4.8% contribution
Free $20,000 life insurance policy
Optional life insurance and AD&D available to purchase
13 paid holidays annually
Paid vacation and sick leave accruing immediately
Military leave
Funeral and bereavement leave
Paid training
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