Carson City, NV16 days ago
Ability to: apply casework principles appropriate to an institutional environment; speak with inmates of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds; establish and maintain effective working relationships; interpret and evaluate inmate records; perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task o another of a different nature under frequent interruptions, distractions and in the presence of hostile/irate inmates in an institutional setting; maintain a professional demeanor in the face of resistance, indifference, or hostility; prepare and proofread completed forms, documents and reports according to department policy and procedure; monitor and evaluate inmate's program activities and progress; evaluate the merits of disciplinary charges and act in accordance with department policy and directives. A Correctional Casework Specialist 1 is involved in evaluating and classifying inmates incarcerated within NDOC institutions and correctional Responsibilities include maintaining comprehensive records, conducting casework assignments, analyze case factors that will determine and contribute to the classification decisions such as changes in legal status, progress in service of sentence, decisions of parole authority and achievements and infractions, and per NRS Chapter 209 also evaluate, develop, and implement plans for inmate program classification.