Correctional Case Worker Specialist - Ely

Job Summary

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.

Graduation from high school and five years experience in a correctional, parole and probation or comparable setting conducting casework services and investigations and preparing detailed reports for the purpose of rehabilitation, program development, and program services of clients or the institutional classification and disciplinary process of inmates; OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, social work, public administration or closely related field and three years experience as described above;

OR Master's degree with specialization in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, social work, public administration or closely related field and two years of experience as described above; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; OR one year of experience as a Correctional Casework Specialist I in Nevada State service.

Conduct routine casework assignments within established time frames to determine need for reclassification of individual inmates; analyze case factors which contribute to classification decisions such as changes in legal status, progress in service of sentence, decisions of parole authority, achievements and infractions; make determinations based on the application of laws, rules or regulations and thorough analysis and verification of data contained in case history files, investigative reports, personal interviews and departmental reports;

compare inmate status against classification criteria; explain, interpret and advise inmate on decisions which are based on Nevada Revised Statutes, court case law, administrative regulations, and institutional/facility procedures. 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…