Unit Case Manager - Reception and Treatment Center

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 33,800 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive pay and benefits package

Paid time off

Retirement opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

The State of Nebraska is hiring a Unit Case Manager for the Reception and Treatment Center in Lincoln. The Case Manager will provide guidance to Unit Caseworkers and work directly with the incarcerated population.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field, or equivalent corrections experience. Strong interpersonal skills and supervisory experience are essential.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, or related field required.
• Must be at least 18 years old with no felony convictions.
• Experience in correctional setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide Unit Caseworkers.
• Monitor inmate behavior and maintain order.
• Counsel inmates on rules and treatment plans.
• Coordinate medical and educational services.
• Facilitate non-clinical programming.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Supervisory skills

Crisis intervention

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field

Associate’s degree plus two years of corrections experience

Four years of corrections experience

Job description

Job Posting

JR2026-00026935 Unit Case Manager - Reception and Treatment Center (Open)

Hiring Agency

Correctional Services - Agency 46

Location

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate

$33.881

Application Deadline

Applications no longer accepted on 06-16-2026

Job Description

The Reception and Treatment Center is looking for a Corrections Unit Case Manager with strong interpersonal skills to lead a team of staff and work with our incarcerated population.

Information about the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at [e-mail].

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and guidance to Unit Caseworkers in the successful performance of unit management operations.
• Monitor inmate behavior and maintain order within housing units, addressing issues as needed.
• Guide and counsel inmates on rules, treatment plans, and rehabilitation programs, including crisis intervention and parole planning.
• Coordinate and document inmate background information and referrals for appropriate medical, mental health, educational, and vocational services.
• Facilitate non-clinical programming for assigned incarcerated population.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, human services or related field OR Associate’s degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, human services or related field plus two years of corrections experience; OR four years of corrections experience.

Legal Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. No felony or domestic abuse related convictions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising/leading teammates
• Experience managing a caseloadi
• At least one year of experience in a correctional setting
• Experience as a guest instructor, facilitating programs or public speaking

Additional Requirements

Candidates will be required to successfully complete facilitator training and instruct non-clinical programming. 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 NE Corrections Training Program.

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.