CORRECTIONAL CASE WORKER SPECIALIST 3

CORRECTIONAL CASE WORKER SPECIALIST 3 APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $72,119.52 to $108,221.04 PAY GRADE: 40 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: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.Department: Corrections (http://www.doc.nv.gov/) Division: Northern Location: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa Job Class Code: 12.556 RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Announcement Number: 46300 Open to current classified employees in the specified Department, with at least 6 months of continuous, full-time equivalent service. Posted 02/13/2024 Close Date: 02/20/2024 Recruiter: WILLIAM SOROM Phone: (702)486-9917 Email: bsorom@doc.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 7 Days 1 Hrs 55 Mins The PositionCorrectional 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 function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.This position is located at the Stewart Complex, in Carson City, Nevada. Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action, if needed. Supervises the activities of lower level Correctional Caseworkers; and support staff. Analyzes case factors, which contributes to case decisions, (i.e., changes in legal status, decisions to parole authority, etc. Make determinations based on the application of rules, laws and regulations. Compares inmate status against classification criteria. Explains, interprets and advises inmates on decisions which are based on statutes, court case law, administrative regulations, etc. Review reports and forms submitted for intake, classification, housing, work assignments and activities of casework specialists. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of 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 POSSIBLETo see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/ClassSpecifications-120/ To Qualify:In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)Graduation from high school and six 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; OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, social work, public administra-tion or related field and four years of experience as described above; OR Master's degree with specialization in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, social work, public administration or closely related field and three years of experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Correctional Casework Specialist II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.Special RequirementsPursuant 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 State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.

A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required.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.govPublic Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.orgPublic Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.usMore Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EBREFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here:Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 209 East Musser Street, Room 101 Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 555 East Washington Avenue, Suite 1400 Las Vegas, Nevada 89101-1046TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 To begin the application process, click on the Apply button. Click Cancel to return to the previous page.