Correctional Casework Trainee: Inmate Classification

State of Nevada (NV); Ely (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nevada Department of Corrections at Ely State Prison seeks a Correctional Case Worker Specialist Trainee to support the classification and casework process for inmates. This entry-level position reports to a supervisor and provides foundational experience in casework, data collection, and reporting.

Under direct supervision, you determine reclassification needs, analyze case factors including changes in legal status and program progress, and prepare and review reports for parole boards and

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 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.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine casework assignments within established time frames to determine need for reclassification of individual inmates.
• Analyze case factors contributing to classification decisions such as changes in legal status, progress in service of sentence, parole authority decisions, achievements and infractions.
• Prepare parole progress reports and provide information on inmate history, legal status and program participation.
• Serve on disciplinary and classification committees and review inmate case files and evidence to determine guilt or impact of violations.
• Assist inmates with work assignments and program opportunities, documenting credits and progress within rules.
• Respond to inquiries from the Attorney General’s Office and other agencies, drafting written responses as needed.

Skills

Report writing

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Data accuracy

Legal compliance understanding

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Four years journey-level Correctional Officer experience

Job description

The Nevada Department of Corrections at Ely State Prison seeks a Correctional Case Worker Specialist Trainee to support the classification and casework process for inmates. This entry-level position reports to a supervisor and provides foundational experience in casework, data collection, and reporting.

Under direct supervision, you determine reclassification needs, analyze case factors including changes in legal status and program progress, and prepare and review reports for parole boards and