Programming Unit Caseworker - Tecumseh State Correctional Institution

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Hiring Agency:

Correctional Services - Agency 46

Location:

Tecumseh, NE

Hiring Rate:

$30.600

Job Posting:

JR2026-00022877 Programming Unit Caseworker - Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

02-21-2026

Job Description:

Are you looking for a purpose in your career? The Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) 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.

Information about the Nebraska Department of Corrections (NDCS) can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For more information about the position at TSCI, please call 402-335-5998. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations please contact Megan Jones at [email protected].

 

Job Duties:  

• Coordinate and facilitate programs and activities to include special events, clubs, community partner programs and NDCS-facilitated programs.
• Recruit, onboard, and oversee community partners at the facility level, ensuring compliance with NDCS policies and tracking participation for ACA Outcome Measures.
• Maintain accurate records by updating rosters, tracking inmate and community partner participation hours, and compiling monthly reports for administration.
• Handle administrative tasks, such as submitting paperwork to national organizations, collecting and submitting club dues, and assisting with club budgets.
• Manage program supplies and inventory, including submitting and verifying orders, maintaining inventory, and ensuring items comply with institutional guidelines.
• Respond to correspondence from the incarcerated population and ensure equitable access and opportunities across all programs and clubs.
• Attend required trainings and meetings.
• Foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support and enhance club and community partner initiatives.

Requirements/Qualifications:

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 waiting 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.

 

 

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Benefits

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