Probation & Community Supervision Specialist Job North Platte area,Nebraska USA,Social Work

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency:
Supreme Court - Agency 5.

Location:

North Platte, NE. Hiring Rate: $28.997. Job Posting: JR.

Applications No Longer Accepted On 07-30-2026.

The (Judicial Branch) does not sponsor STEM (form i-983) or non-immigrant work visas for this position. The Judicial Branch offers:

Benefits

Health & Wellness – 79% employer‑paid health and prescription insurance
Dental and vision insurance plans available to purchase
Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability, available to purchase
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
Flex Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Financial Security – 156% state‑matched of the first 4.8% contribution to retirement plan
FREE $20,000 Life Insurance Policy
Optional Life Insurance and AD&D available to purchase
Paid Time Off & Leave – 13 paid holidays annually, paid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately, military leave and funeral/bereavement leave
Professional Growth – paid training, free continuing education credits, access to specialized courses through Judicial Branch Education, opportunity for bilingual pay

Location:

In‑Office only. 110 East 3rd Street, North Platte, NE 69101

Travel Expectations:
Regular travel is required to support operations across the district. As part of our commitment to active community supervision, field visits and additional regional travel may be required.

Work Schedule:

Core hours are Monday–Friday daytime. As part of our 24/7 commitment to community safety, occasional on‑call, evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required.

Salary and Compensation:
Starting Salary: $60,313.77 annually (Hiring Rate). Immediate Growth:
Earn a 2.5% pay increase after successfully completing your probation period (if starting at Hiring Rate). Higher starting pay may be considered based on education and experience, subject to final management approval. Future Increases:
Annual cost‑of‑living adjustments (applied on July
1) are subject to State Legislature approval.

Job Duties

Investigates, monitors and/or supervises targeted, program‑specific high‑risk individuals on probation, post‑release supervision and/or involved in a Problem‑Solving Court adult and juvenile offenders.

Performs counseling, case management, case reporting, and related functions of managing a caseload under close supervision.

Develops a team supervision approach with the individual’s referral source (probation officer who conducted the PSI, navigation officer, Problem Solving Court Team, county jail staff, prison caseworker).

Participates in the treatment process of individuals and is engaged in the probationer’s/participant’s treatment through regular and ongoing communication with treatment providers and through attendance at treatment groups and facilities. Assists in the development of relapse prevention plan.

Facilitates groups which may include, but not be limited to, topical, supervision groups, cognitive programs or skill building, life skills enhancement and general education of clients.

Prepares violation reports, compliance reports and conducts record checks; enters and updates client information into appropriate systems; determines reports to send to the court for updates.

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in social services, criminal justice or a directly related field. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may also be considered. All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
Experience:

2 years of experience in case management in related fields.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Customer service principles; criminal justice system, laws, legal codes, and court procedures; interview and assessment procedures and practices; intervention policies and procedures; cognitive skill building, motivational learning; social learning theory; crisis intervention techniques; modern office procedures and equipment; recordkeeping principles; document review techniques; computers and related software applications.
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