Programming Unit Caseworker - Tecumseh State Correctional Institution
Programming Unit Caseworker - Tecumseh State Correctional Institution
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Hiring Agency:
Correctional Services - Agency 46
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Job Description:
Information about the Nebraska Department of Corrections (NDCS) can be found at: . For more information about the position or the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution please call . For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations please contact Megan Jones at
Job Duties:
- Coordinate and facilitate programs and activities to include special events clubs community partner programs and NDCS-facilitated programs.
- Recruit onboard and oversee community partners at the facility level ensuring compliance with NDCS policies and tracking participation for ACA Outcome Measures.
- Maintain accurate records by updating rosters tracking inmate and community partner participation hours and compiling monthly reports for administration.
- Handle administrative tasks such as submitting paperwork to national organizations collecting and submitting club dues and assisting with club budgets.
- Manage program supplies and inventory including submitting and verifying orders maintaining inventory and ensuring items comply with institutional guidelines.
- Respond to correspondence from the incarcerated population and ensure equitable access and opportunities across all programs and clubs.
- Attend required trainings and meetings.
- Foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support and enhance club and community partner initiatives.
Requirements/Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Associates degree in criminal justice behavioral science human services or related field OR two years of experience working with persons referred through the legal system. Must be at least 18 years of age. No felony or domestic abuse related convictions.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience coordinating and working with volunteer programs to include scheduling managing waiting lists and having professional interactions with community partners. Experience in interpreting and enforcing laws rules regulations and processes reviewing and evaluating administrative records and reports. Experience in public speaking. Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe software. Must have excellent organization and time management skills. Knowledge of evidence-based practices is preferred. Bilingual skills in English and Spanish desired and assessed.
Other: Must have a valid drivers 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 Nebraska Corrections Training Program.
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: Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity inclusion and belonging. We recruit hire train and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race color religion sex. age national origin disability marital status or genetics.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
Employment Type
Full-Time
