CORRECTIONAL CASE WORKER SPECIALIST 2 - ELY

About the role

The Nevada Department of Corrections is seeking a Correctional Caseworker Specialist 2 (CCWS2) at Ely State Prison. The incumbent will work under the supervision of a Correctional Caseworker Specialist 3.

Responsibilities

• Sitting on classification committees and inmate reviews
• Evaluating files to assist in decision-making
• Documenting custody, housing, and job changes
• Conducting classification hearings
• Assuming a caseload of special status inmates
• Monitoring due process rights on inmates
• Responding to inmate communications
• Investigating issues regarding inmate funds, property, and problems
• Cooking inmate transfers to other facilities
• Coordinating inmate cell moves
• Chairing/sitting on disciplinary committees
• Processing paperwork
• Documenting files
• Tracking all pertinent inmate disciplinary action
• Preparing parole progress reports
• Coordinating inmate releases with institutional staff
• Notifying inmates, families, staff, and local law enforcement of discharge
• Attempting to solve problems before inmate submits a grievance
• Investigating specific issues brought forth by inmates

Requirements

• Graduation from high school and five years experience in a correctional, parole, or probation setting
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, social work, public administration, or closely related field and three years experience
• Master’s degree with specialization in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, social work, public administration, or closely related field and two years of experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and five years experience in a correctional, parole, or probation setting
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, social work, public administration, or closely related field and three years experience
• Master’s degree with specialization in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, social work, public administration, or closely related field and two years of experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills

• Ability to manage and be a resource for the inmate and/or department for the resolution of problems, both internal and external
• Act decisively on administrative decrees by recording and transmitting information in an authoritative and professional manner

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Pay

Compensation and/or wages are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are typically 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work as needed.