Correctional Case Worker Specialist Trainee - Pioche

Job Summary

The staff member will evaluate, develop and implement plans for offender program and/or work participation. Incumbent will conduct routine casework assignments within established time frames to determine need for reclassification of individual offenders. Incumbent will also prepare parole progress reports regarding offender history and respond to inquiries concerning sentence structure, work status, parole and discharge eligibility, etc. Incumbent will monitor status of assigned offenders' custody level on a daily basis by reviewing movement sheets to determine if a housing changes disciplinary or protective housing.

Graduation from high school and three 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 parolees and probationers, or the institutional classification and disciplinary process of inmates, parolees, and probationers; OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university;

OR four years of journey level Correctional Officer experience in Nevada State service performing post assignments requiring substantial interaction with inmates such as serving on disciplinary committees, or working in lockdown units, general population units, etc.; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 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…