Unit Case Manager - Reception and Treatment Center at State of Nebraska

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Sep, 26

Salary

33.881

Posted On

08 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supervision, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Parole Planning, Facilitation, Public Speaking, Interpersonal Skills, Unit Management, Counseling, Documentation

Industry

Government Administration

Description

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Correctional Services - Agency 46 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $33.881 Job Posting: JR2026-00026935 Unit Case Manager - Reception and Treatment Center (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 06-16-2026 Job Description: The Reception and Treatment Center is looking for a Corrections Unit Case Manager with strong interpersonal skills to lead a team of staff and work with our incarcerated population. Information about the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at megan.jones@nebraska.gov. • Provide supervision and guidance to Unit Caseworkers in the successful performance of unit management operations. • Monitor inmate behavior and maintain order within housing units, addressing issues as needed. • Guide and counsel inmates on rules, treatment plans, and rehabilitation programs, including crisis intervention and parole planning. • Coordinate and document inmate background information and referrals for appropriate medical, mental health, educational, and vocational services. • Facilitate non-clinical programming for assigned incarcerated population. Requirements / Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, human services or related field OR Associate’s degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, human services or related field plus two years of corrections experience; OR four years of corrections experience. Legal Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. No felony or domestic abuse related convictions. Preferred Qualifications: · Experience supervising/leading teammates · Experience managing a caseload · At least one year of experience in a correctional setting · Experience as a guest instructor, facilitating programs or public speaking Other: Candidates will be required to successfully complete facilitator training and instruct non-clinical programming. 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 NE Corrections Training Program. If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/ 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. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans. Once you've had the opportunity to explore our current open positions, apply for those of interest to you. Click here for a video tutorial. Contact state.jobs@nebraska.gov for additional support. Check back on your candidate profile to see the status of your submitted applications, as well as any new postings that might interest you! Thank you for your interest in joining our team! State Government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Nebraska. Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, advancing public health, making highways safer, or preserving our natural resources, the work we do matters!

Responsibilities

Supervise Unit Caseworkers and manage housing unit operations to maintain order among the incarcerated population. Guide inmates through treatment plans and rehabilitation programs while coordinating necessary medical and vocational referrals.