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State of Nevada Announces
A Departmental Promotional Recruitment for:
CORRECTIONAL CASE WORKER SPECIALIST TRAINEE - Lovelock Correctional Center
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -  $41,321.52 to  $60,969.60  PAY GRADE: 32
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: A Permanent, full time vacancy
Department: Corrections
Division: Rural
Location: Lovelock
Job Class Code: 12.571
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 30665
Open to current classified employees in the specified Department, with at least 6 months of continuous, full-time equivalent service.
Posted 02/01/2017
Recruiter:
   EMILY HORN
   Phone: **None**
   Email: ehorn@doc.nv.gov
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 perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation.
Incumbents provide guidance to inmates regarding institutional rules, appropriate behavior, program opportunities, personal or family problems, emergency situations, medical or psychological needs and complete appropriate referral forms; encourage behavior modification and performance expectations within institution and take appropriate action; and chronologically document information received from inmate and any actions taken to ensure compliance with due process procedures.

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.
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.
The Examination
PROFESSIONAL EXAM
The exam will consist of a written weighted 100%.

Qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview.
20 Report Development/Writing Skills
20 Reading Comprehension
20 Logic & Reasoning
20 Math Skills
20 Interpersonal & Communications Skills
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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Email
Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
209 East Musser Street,
Room 101
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management
Southern Nevada
555 East Washington Avenue,
Suite 1400
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101-1046

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868


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