Diagnostic & Evaluation Case Manager - Reception and Treatment Center

Location: Lincoln, NE • Hiring Rate: $20.960

About the role

The Reception and Treatment Center is looking for a Diagnostic & Evaluation (D & E) Case Manager with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates all newly admitted inmates' case study developmental data.
• Coordinates and administers testing instruments related to the inmates' personality, intelligence, academic, and vocational skills.
• Conducts clinical interviews for the purpose of identifying personality, behavioral, and intelligence deficiencies and strengths.
• Participates in the process of data collection and evaluation for research and/or referral to criminal justice, law enforcement, and social services agencies.
• Performs the task as the primary author and research analyst in the composition of the inmate classification studies.
• Recommends treatment programs.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences, human services or related field and two years of corrections custody or unit management experience. Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• 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, a drug test.
• Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience collecting and organizing data to draft reports.
• Experience managing a caseload.
• At least one year of experience with classification in a correctional institution.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize multiple computer programs and systems.

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.

Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, visit: statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits.