Corrections Unit Case Manager -Omaha Correctional Center
Salary:
$32.
24 HourlyLocation :
Omaha, NEJob Type:
PERM FULL TIMEJob Number:
202310884Department:
Department of Correctional ServicesOpening Date:
07/27/2023Closing Date:
8/10/2023 11:
59 PM CentralDescription Information about the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) can be found at:
www.
corrections.
nebraska.
gov.
For more information about the Omaha Correctional Center, call 402-522-7087.
For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact ADA Coordinator Mike Carr at 402-479-5812 or email protected .
Examples of Work Supervise and evaluate the attainment of staff work goals and to ensure safety and security by consistent application of policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Confers with and counsels staff to exchange information and/or explain work policies, procedures, and guidelines and to identify work related problems and formulate possible solutions.
Reviews and compares work performance of staff with established standards to determine production levels and training needs.
Serve as a positive role model and provide leadership while training staff in the principles, practices, policies, and procedures of a unit case worker to maintain and/or improve the performance levels of employees in accordance with established work performance standards.
Oversees the work activity to ensure appropriate sanitation levels, behavior, and conduct of inmates assigned to their respective housing units.
Evaluates specific charges and facts and recommends appropriate corrective action by participating in disciplinary hearings to properly discipline inmates for noncompliance with established policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Writes progress reports and release plan proposals to make recommendations and to maintain a case file on each inmate.
Observe inmates in the housing unit area to detect abnormalities, problems, or unrest and to initiate corrective actions.
Instructs inmates on the rules and regulations of the unit and expected behavior to orient new inmates to the prison environment and to develop a constructive rapport with them.
Research inmates' backgrounds to establish a treatment file and to provide information for proper classification.
Coordinates inmate treatment plans to ensure timely follow-up on programs enrolled in and proper referral to needed programs and diagnostic assessment including self betterment, chemical dependency, mental health, medical, academic and vocational, or special referrals.
Counsel inmates, including crisis intervention, to assist them in adapting to the prison environment; solving problems; filing grievances; and planning for treatment changes, furloughs, and parole.
Directs compliance with all administrative regulations, operational memorandums, post orders, State statutes, and agency policies and procedures to maintain prison order and effective prison operation.
Facilitates Cognitive Behavioral Intervention (CBI) programs for assigned inmate population.
Qualifications / Requirements 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.
OTHER:
Candidates will be required to successfully complete CBI facilitator training and instruct CBI, Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), and Thinking for a Change (T4C) programs.
Valid driver's license.
Transcripts required prior to appointment.
Writing assessment may be conducted at the time of interview.
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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of the correctional organizational structure; administrative regulations; operational memorandums; unit policies and procedures; personnel administration; counseling techniques and procedures; programs and opportunities open to inmates; caseload management.
Ability to effectively communicate with inmates, staff, and the public; exercise leadership and sound judgment; operate within established guidelines; plan, assign, and supervise the work of others; effectively counsel inmates; communicate with a wide range of people in various situations; write reports and make recommendations; observe inmates and detect problems or unrest; understand and apply instructionsWe 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! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, please visit:
01 State agencies comply with Nebraska's Veterans' Preference laws.
If you wish to claim Veteran's Preference, check EACH box that applies to your Veteran status.
a.
I am not claiming Veteran's Preference, OR I cannot meet at least three of the following requirements:
b.
I previously submitted Form DD214 or similar documentation OR it is attached to the application.
c.
I have served in the U.
S.
Military on active duty other than for training OR I receive or am eligible to receive benefits from the U.
S.
Department of Veterans Affairs OR I am the spouse of a 100 percent disabled veteran who served on active duty OR I am the spouse of a service member currently serving on active duty OR my spouse was discharged in the past 180 days.
d.
I previously submitted proof of a service-connected disability recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Veterans Affairs and marriage certificate (if applicable) OR it is attached to this application.
e.
I (or my spouse) received an honorable discharge or a general discharge (under honorable conditions).
02 Select the response that applies to your education and
Experience:
a.
Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, human services, or a related b.
Associate's degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, human services, or a related field, and less than two years corrections experience.
c.
Associate's degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, human services, or a related field, and two or more years corrections experience.
d.
No degree, and less than four years corrections experience.
e.
No degree, and four or more years corrections experience.
f.
No related education and/or experience.
03 Please list degree(s) awarded and area(s) of study.
04 How many years of experience working in a correctional setting do you possess? a.
No experience b.
Less than one year of experience c.
Two to five years of experience d.
More than five years of experience 05 Please describe your experience with NDCS business operations, procedures, and protocols.
06 How many years of corrections custody and/or unit management experience do you possess? a.
No experience b.
Less than one year c.
One to two years d.
More than two years 07 Individuals working in this classification are required to instruct Cognitive Behavioral Interventions (CBI), such as Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) and Thinking for Change (T4C).
I understand that I must successfully complete CBI facilitator training, and dedicate ten percent of work hours facilitating CBI programs for assigned inmate population.
a.
Yes b.
No 08 Are you bilingual in English/Spanish? a.
Yes b.
No 09 Please describe your bilingual ability in English/Spanish:
a.
FluentCan participate in extended conversations, understand the language when spoken normally (on TV, radio, film, etc.
), figure out meaning of words within context, debate, and use/understand complicated grammatical structures with little or no difficulty.
Has good accent and understands dialects with slight-to-moderate difficulty.
b.
ConversationalHas the ability to converse about fairly abstract ideas, state opinions, read newspapers, understand the language when spoken normally (on TV, radio, film, etc.
) with slight-to-moderate difficulty.
Still has some trouble with specialized vocabulary and complicated grammar, but can reorganize sentences in order to communicate and figure out the majority of new vocabulary within the context.
c.
HesitantCan understand some words and materials but not able to converse at the above levels.
d.
None.
10 Individuals with felony or domestic abuse related convictions are prohibited from employment in this classification.
I understand that a security background check will be conducted, and any felony or domestic abuse related convictions will disqualify me from further consideration.
a.
Yes b.
No 11 To be given credit, everything you say in these supplemental questions must be documented in the Work Experience or Education sections of the application form.
Have you reviewed your application to be sure it contains enough information to support and verify your answers to these questions? a.
Yes b.
No Required Question Recommended Skills Adaptability Administration Communication Corrective And Preventive Action (Capa) Counseling Techniques Criminal Justice Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$32.
24 HourlyLocation :
Omaha, NEJob Type:
PERM FULL TIMEJob Number:
202310884Department:
Department of Correctional ServicesOpening Date:
07/27/2023Closing Date:
8/10/2023 11:
59 PM CentralDescription Information about the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) can be found at:
www.
corrections.
nebraska.
gov.
For more information about the Omaha Correctional Center, call 402-522-7087.
For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact ADA Coordinator Mike Carr at 402-479-5812 or email protected .
Examples of Work Supervise and evaluate the attainment of staff work goals and to ensure safety and security by consistent application of policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Confers with and counsels staff to exchange information and/or explain work policies, procedures, and guidelines and to identify work related problems and formulate possible solutions.
Reviews and compares work performance of staff with established standards to determine production levels and training needs.
Serve as a positive role model and provide leadership while training staff in the principles, practices, policies, and procedures of a unit case worker to maintain and/or improve the performance levels of employees in accordance with established work performance standards.
Oversees the work activity to ensure appropriate sanitation levels, behavior, and conduct of inmates assigned to their respective housing units.
Evaluates specific charges and facts and recommends appropriate corrective action by participating in disciplinary hearings to properly discipline inmates for noncompliance with established policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Writes progress reports and release plan proposals to make recommendations and to maintain a case file on each inmate.
Observe inmates in the housing unit area to detect abnormalities, problems, or unrest and to initiate corrective actions.
Instructs inmates on the rules and regulations of the unit and expected behavior to orient new inmates to the prison environment and to develop a constructive rapport with them.
Research inmates' backgrounds to establish a treatment file and to provide information for proper classification.
Coordinates inmate treatment plans to ensure timely follow-up on programs enrolled in and proper referral to needed programs and diagnostic assessment including self betterment, chemical dependency, mental health, medical, academic and vocational, or special referrals.
Counsel inmates, including crisis intervention, to assist them in adapting to the prison environment; solving problems; filing grievances; and planning for treatment changes, furloughs, and parole.
Directs compliance with all administrative regulations, operational memorandums, post orders, State statutes, and agency policies and procedures to maintain prison order and effective prison operation.
Facilitates Cognitive Behavioral Intervention (CBI) programs for assigned inmate population.
Qualifications / Requirements 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.
OTHER:
Candidates will be required to successfully complete CBI facilitator training and instruct CBI, Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), and Thinking for a Change (T4C) programs.
Valid driver's license.
Transcripts required prior to appointment.
Writing assessment may be conducted at the time of interview.
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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of the correctional organizational structure; administrative regulations; operational memorandums; unit policies and procedures; personnel administration; counseling techniques and procedures; programs and opportunities open to inmates; caseload management.
Ability to effectively communicate with inmates, staff, and the public; exercise leadership and sound judgment; operate within established guidelines; plan, assign, and supervise the work of others; effectively counsel inmates; communicate with a wide range of people in various situations; write reports and make recommendations; observe inmates and detect problems or unrest; understand and apply instructionsWe 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! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, please visit:
01 State agencies comply with Nebraska's Veterans' Preference laws.
If you wish to claim Veteran's Preference, check EACH box that applies to your Veteran status.
a.
I am not claiming Veteran's Preference, OR I cannot meet at least three of the following requirements:
b.
I previously submitted Form DD214 or similar documentation OR it is attached to the application.
c.
I have served in the U.
S.
Military on active duty other than for training OR I receive or am eligible to receive benefits from the U.
S.
Department of Veterans Affairs OR I am the spouse of a 100 percent disabled veteran who served on active duty OR I am the spouse of a service member currently serving on active duty OR my spouse was discharged in the past 180 days.
d.
I previously submitted proof of a service-connected disability recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Veterans Affairs and marriage certificate (if applicable) OR it is attached to this application.
e.
I (or my spouse) received an honorable discharge or a general discharge (under honorable conditions).
02 Select the response that applies to your education and
Experience:
a.
Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, human services, or a related b.
Associate's degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, human services, or a related field, and less than two years corrections experience.
c.
Associate's degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, human services, or a related field, and two or more years corrections experience.
d.
No degree, and less than four years corrections experience.
e.
No degree, and four or more years corrections experience.
f.
No related education and/or experience.
03 Please list degree(s) awarded and area(s) of study.
04 How many years of experience working in a correctional setting do you possess? a.
No experience b.
Less than one year of experience c.
Two to five years of experience d.
More than five years of experience 05 Please describe your experience with NDCS business operations, procedures, and protocols.
06 How many years of corrections custody and/or unit management experience do you possess? a.
No experience b.
Less than one year c.
One to two years d.
More than two years 07 Individuals working in this classification are required to instruct Cognitive Behavioral Interventions (CBI), such as Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) and Thinking for Change (T4C).
I understand that I must successfully complete CBI facilitator training, and dedicate ten percent of work hours facilitating CBI programs for assigned inmate population.
a.
Yes b.
No 08 Are you bilingual in English/Spanish? a.
Yes b.
No 09 Please describe your bilingual ability in English/Spanish:
a.
FluentCan participate in extended conversations, understand the language when spoken normally (on TV, radio, film, etc.
), figure out meaning of words within context, debate, and use/understand complicated grammatical structures with little or no difficulty.
Has good accent and understands dialects with slight-to-moderate difficulty.
b.
ConversationalHas the ability to converse about fairly abstract ideas, state opinions, read newspapers, understand the language when spoken normally (on TV, radio, film, etc.
) with slight-to-moderate difficulty.
Still has some trouble with specialized vocabulary and complicated grammar, but can reorganize sentences in order to communicate and figure out the majority of new vocabulary within the context.
c.
HesitantCan understand some words and materials but not able to converse at the above levels.
d.
None.
10 Individuals with felony or domestic abuse related convictions are prohibited from employment in this classification.
I understand that a security background check will be conducted, and any felony or domestic abuse related convictions will disqualify me from further consideration.
a.
Yes b.
No 11 To be given credit, everything you say in these supplemental questions must be documented in the Work Experience or Education sections of the application form.
Have you reviewed your application to be sure it contains enough information to support and verify your answers to these questions? a.
Yes b.
No Required Question Recommended Skills Adaptability Administration Communication Corrective And Preventive Action (Capa) Counseling Techniques Criminal Justice Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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