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 perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation.
This opportunity is to fill vacancies at High Desert State Prison (HDSP) in Indian Springs, NV. Under the direct supervision of the Correctional Casework Specialist III, incumbents receive training in performing all or part of the duties outlined in the series concept. Incumbent duties involve 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. This is the entry level for this series and provides for progression to the Correctional Casework Specialist I upon satisfactory completion of the probationary period, meeting the minimum requirements and with the recommendation of the hiring authority. 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.
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To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Graduation from high school and three 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 parolees and probationers, or the institutional classification and disciplinary process of inmates, parolees, and probationers; OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR four years of journey level Correctional Officer experience in Nevada State service performing post assignments requiring substantial interaction with inmates such as serving on disciplinary committees, or working in lockdown units, general population units, etc.; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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 pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required.
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.