Corrections Unit Caseworker Correctional Center Women
Listed on 2026-10-28
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Social Work
Human Services/ Social Work
Corrections Unit Caseworker - Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (Evergreen)
Competitive salary with shift differential and:
- 13 paid holidays
- Vacation and sick leave (24 days your first year, accruing immediately)
- Military leave
- 156% state-matched retirement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- 79% employer paid health insurance plans
- Dental and vision insurance plans
- Employer-paid $36,000 life insurance policy
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible through the Federal government
- Wide variety and availability of career advancement
- Meaningful public service -- service with a purpose!
- Numerous training and development opportunities
Assign, schedule, and oversee inmate work to meet timelines and quality standards.
Monitor, document, and report inmate performance, training needs, and behavior.
Train inmates in sanitation tasks and inspect living areas for safety and cleanliness.
Write reports on inspections, grievances, disciplinary actions, and performance.
Observe inmate behavior, address issues, and provide orientation on rules and expectations.
Assist in developing treatment plans by researching backgrounds and counseling inmates.
Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations to maintain order.
Participate in disciplinary hearings and recommend corrective actions or program changes.
Work includes mandatory and voluntary overtime, covering all shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate's degree in criminal justice, behavioral science, human services or related field OR two years of experience working with persons referred through the legal system. Must be at least 18 years of age. No felony or domestic abuse related convictions.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual skills in English and Spanish desired.
Other:
Must have a valid driver's license. Transcripts required prior to appointment. 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 Nebraska Corrections Training Program.
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