Corrections Unit Caseworker - Lincoln Area

Correctional Services - Agency 46

Lincoln, NE

$31.520

JR2026-00028978 Corrections Unit Caseworker - Lincoln Area (Evergreen) (Open)

Are you looking for a position that offers a competitive salary with advancement opportunities and benefits?
• medical/dental/vision insurance
• free basic life insurance
• 156% state-matched retirement
• 100% tuition assistance
• paid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• 13 holidays
• military leave
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible through the Federal government

Information about the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For more information about this position, please call 402-479-6248 or 402-479-3233. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at megan.jones@nebraska.gov.

Duties:
• 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.

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.