Recreation Specialist - Omaha Correctional Center
State of Nebraska

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Hiring Agency:
Correctional Services - Agency 46

Location:
Omaha, NE

Hiring Rate:
$21.908

Job Posting:
JR2025-00012454 Recreation Specialist - Omaha Correctional Center (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
01-20-2025

Job Description:
The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) is seeking candidates for the Recreation Specialist at the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC). Candidates with experience in relevant recreational activities in a custodial setting are encouraged to apply.

Additional $3/hour facility differential for hours worked!
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave (24 days your first year, accruing immediately)
• Military leave
• 156% state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Uniforms provided
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement
• Meaningful public service -- service with a purpose!
• Numerous training and development opportunities

NDCS' focus includes inmate programming and education, physical and behavioral health care, re-entry services, and community programs, and is accredited by the American Correctional Association (ACA). Candidates will model the NDCS values of integrity, respect, compassion, growth, and excellence as we accomplish our mission, "Keep people safe."

Information about the Department can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at megan.jones@nebraska.gov.

DUTIES:

• Assists in the planning, development and implementation of leisure time program for inmates which includes, but is not limited to: athletics, music, television programming, cultural events and activities.
• Supervises the daily use of equipment and materials to assure minimum breakage, loss, etc.
• Assists in the maintenance of records and keeps written records on residents' participation in all leisure time programs. Encourage participation in events.
• Develop and coordinate outside community contacts.
• Assist in policy development.
• Manipulate doors and locks. Assist in the maintenance of security and sanitation. Perform searches. Move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in recreation management, recreation therapy, or a related field. Experience in recreation management, recreation therapy, or a related field may be substituted for the degree on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with experience in relevant recreational activities in custodial setting are encouraged to apply. Bilingual skills in English and Spanish desired and assessed.

Other: Transcripts required prior to appointment. Must be able to work evenings and weekends. 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.


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.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

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.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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