Programming Unit Caseworker - Nebraska State Penitentiary
- Location
- Lincoln, NE
- Listed
- 3 days ago
About the role
The work we do matters!
- Hiring Agency: Correctional Services - Agency 46
- Location: Lincoln, NE
- Hiring Rate: $31.520
Job Posting
JR2026-00029561 Programming Unit Caseworker - Nebraska State Penitentiary (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
About the role
The Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) has an opportunity for you to lead transformative programming that supports rehabilitation and growth as a Programming Unit Caseworker. We offer a competitive salary, advancement opportunities, and an excellent benefit package.
Job Duties
- Oversee clubs, assist with programs and meetings for incarcerated individuals.
- Collaborate with outside organizations and facilitators to bring programs to the institution.
- Work closely with other staff members to facilitate programming in the institution.
- Enter necessary data for record-keeping into various computer programs.
- Supervise the Inmate Peer Support program.
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 Qualifications
- Experience coordinating and working with volunteer programs to include scheduling, managing wait lists and having professional interactions with community partners.
- Experience in interpreting and enforcing laws, rules, regulations, and processes; reviewing and evaluating administrative records and reports.
- Experience in public speaking.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe software.
- Must have excellent organization and time management skills.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices is preferred.
- Bilingual skills in English and Spanish desired and assessed.
- Other: Must have a 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 Nebraska 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.
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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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
From Son's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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