Corrections Unit Caseworker - Nebraska Correctional Center for Women

Hiring Agency: Correctional Services – Agency 46

Location: York, NE

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Minimum: Associate’s degree in criminal justice, behavioral science, human services, or a 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.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Transcripts required prior to appointment.
• Pre‑employment exams (in order): medical exam, then a randomly announced drug test.
• Successful completion of the fully paid Nebraska Corrections Training Program at the Staff Training Academy.

Pay

Hiring rate: $31.520 per hour, with shift differential.

Schedule

Positions require coverage of all shifts, including weekends and holidays, with both mandatory and voluntary overtime.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays.
• Vacation and sick leave (24 days in the first year, accruing immediately).
• Military leave.
• 156 % state‑matched retirement contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program.
• 79 % employer‑paid health‑insurance plans.
• Dental and vision insurance plans.
• Employer‑paid $36,000 life‑insurance policy.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement opportunities.
• Numerous training and development opportunities.

The State of Nebraska values diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetics.