Unit Case Manager - Reception and Treatment Center

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

37d•$34

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.
For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

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