Correctional Case Worker Specialist - Ely

Overview

The Nevada Department of Corrections is looking to fill a vacant Correctional Caseworker Specialist 2 (CCWS2) position at Ely State Prison. The incumbent will be directly under the supervisor of the Correctional Caseworker Specialist
3. They will be sitting on classification committees and inmate reviews. They will be evaluating files to assist in decision-making; document custody, housing and job changes; conduct classification hearings. CCWS2 will assume a caseload encompassing special status inmates; monitor due process rights on inmates; respond to inmate communications; investigate issues regarding inmate funds, property and problems; coordinate inmate transfers to other facilities;

coordinate inmate cell moves; chair/sit on disciplinary committees; process paperwork; document files; track all pertinent inmate disciplinary action; prepare parole progress reports regarding inmate history/activity prior and during incarceration. Coordinate inmate releases with pertinent institutional staff; provide notification of discharge to inmate, inmate family, staff and local law enforcement. Attempt to solve problems prior to inmate submitting a grievance; investigate specific issues brought forth by inmates.

• Serve as a member of the facility’s Disciplinary Committee by hearing cases regarding inmate violations of institutional and work release rules involving general or major infractions; review inmate’s case files, investigative reports, statements from witnesses, evidence, and inmate testimony. Determinations are made as to the guilt of inmates and severity of the violation. Disciplinary sanctions are based on the Code of Penal Discipline and are submitted to the Associate Warden of Programs for review and approval.
• Serve as a member of the Institutions/Facilities Classification Committee involving the classification of inmates during their regular reviews, post Parole Board reviews, post Disciplinary Committee reviews and for special classification issues; present and explain data regarding inmates on assigned caseload and participate in the classification process. Committee decisions are based on the Caseworker’s presentation of inmate file material, inmates’ statements, and eligibility in relation to established classification criteria.
• Prepare parole progress reports regarding inmate history and activity prior to and during incarceration period. Information is provided as to the inmate’s criminal history, legal status and history, progress in service of sentence, classification history, institutional achievements, adjustment, infractions and criminal status in other jurisdictions. Inmate is interviewed for relevant input for parole report and is notified of hearing date. Release plans are requested as well as letters of verification.
  
  Completed report is reviewed with the inmate and supervisor prior to submission to the Parole Board. Represent the department at Parole Board hearings to provide information and take file notes.
• Assist inmate in obtaining work assignments during incarceration by assessing their ability to perform various tasks based on medical records, inmate file history, and personal interviews; make job assignment recommendations to Classification Committee; observe and evaluate work performance and ensure work time credits are properly received and documented.
• Respond to inquiries concerning sentence structure and sentence credits of inmates; obtain information regarding inmate work status by reviewing work history reports, institutional file, work time forfeitures and credits, and applicable laws involving parole and discharge eligibility.
• Monitor status of assigned inmate’s custody level on a daily basis by reviewing movement sheets to determine if any housing changes, disciplinary or protective custody actions have been taken; review incident reports, interview inmate and document findings in inmate file; ensure inmate receives due process and assistance; complete all required reports and forms for review by supervisor.
• Provide guidance to inmates regarding institutional rules, appropriate behavior, program opportunities, personal or family problems,…