Unit Case Manager - Reception and Treatment Center

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

8d • $32

About The Position

The Reception and Treatment Center is looking for a Corrections Unit Case Manager with strong interpersonal skills to lead a team of staff and work with our 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].

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, human services or related field OR Associate’s degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, human services or related field plus two years of corrections experience; OR four years of corrections experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• No felony or domestic abuse related convictions.
• Candidates will be required to successfully complete facilitator training and instruct non-clinical programming.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 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

• Experience supervising/leading teammates
• Experience managing a caseload
• At least one year of experience in a correctional setting
• Experience as a guest instructor, facilitating programs or public speaking

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and guidance to Unit Caseworkers in the successful performance of unit management operations.
• Monitor inmate behavior and maintain order within housing units, addressing issues as needed.
• Guide and counsel inmates on rules, treatment plans, and rehabilitation programs, including crisis intervention and parole planning.
• Coordinate and document inmate background information and referrals for appropriate medical, mental health, educational, and vocational services.
• Facilitate non-clinical programming for assigned incarcerated population.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life.
• Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
• Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer!
• Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status.
• For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees