CORRECTIONAL CASE WORKER SPECIALIST 2 - #9828939

Announcement Number: 47341 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 05/02/2024 Recruiter:

VICKIE WOODS

Phone: (775)977-5500

Email: [email protected] Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied

• Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
  
  

The Position

Correctional Casework Specialists perform duties involving the evaluation and classification of individual inmates incarcerated within State correctional facilities; maintain a comprehensive record of each inmate regarding personal data, legal data, criminal history, institutional adjustment, program needs, program achievements, classification history and rule infractions as stipulated under NRS Chapter 209; evaluate, develop and implement plans for inmate program participation.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others. HIRING FOR MULTIPLE POSITIONS. Incumbents perform the full range of duties in the series concept. In addition, under limited supervision of the Correctional Casework Specialist III, incumbents perform difficult casework assignments that require the resolution of complex legal issues and the coordination and management of multi-disciplinary and classification activities involving due process and procedural safeguards of inmates.

Caseload assignments are more difficult involving inmates classified to mental health units, reception/diagnostic centers, long term segregation units, and condemned inmate's housing units. The caseworker utilizes an in-depth knowledge of department policy and procedure, Nevada Revised Statutes, Court Case Law and Administration Regulations. Review and process inmate release forms and records on a monthly basis; coordinate release activities with institutional staff and the Central Records Office; ensure release paperwork is completed accurately and that proper verification is obtained; provide notification to inmate, prison staff, relatives of inmate, local law enforcement and the District Attorney's Office upon receipt of release authorization; compile discharge packet, complete notification letters and send completed release file to the Central Records Office. Manage the inmate work time and payroll reports for assigned facility by completing work performance evaluations and reported work credit records for compilation into final monthly reports for review by the Associate Warden of Programs; investigate inmate and staff inquiries regarding reported work credits and payroll; may conduct audits of reported work time. Provide training to new casework specialists on casework techniques, institutional policy and procedure and performance standards. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-12_0/

To Qualify

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:

Qualifications

Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Graduation from high school and five years experience in a correctional, parole and probation or comparable setting conducting casework services and investigations and preparing detailed reports for the purpose of rehabilitation, program development, and program services of clients or the institutional classification and disciplinary process of inmates; OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, social work, public administra tion or closely related field and three years experience as described above; OR Master's degree with specialization in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, social work, public administration or closely related field and two years of experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Correctional Casework Specialist I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Requirements Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:

Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov

Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org

Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us

More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB

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Northern Nevada

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