Correctional Case Worker Specialist 2

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*

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