Corrections Unit Caseworker - Lincoln Area

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Hiring Agency :

Correctional Services - Agency 46

Location : Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate : $30.600

Job Posting :

JR2025-00019096 Corrections Unit Caseworker - Lincoln Area (Evergreen) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed) :

10-01-2025

Job Description :

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 :

Requirements / Qualifications

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 : Bilingual skills in English and Spanish desired and assessed.

Other : Must have a valid driver's license. Transcripts required at time of appointment. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass a medical exam, and at a randomly announced time, pass a drug test. Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit : https : / / statejobs.nebraska.gov / index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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