State of Nebraska
Recreation Specialist - Reception and Treatment Center
State of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, 68511
Recreation Specialist – Reception and Treatment Center
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Agency:
Correctional Services – Agency 46
Hiring Rate:
$22.401
Job Description The Reception and Treatment Center (RTC) is looking for a motivated teammate to organize structured, fun, action-packed activities for the 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 megan.jones@nebraska.gov.
Duties
Assist in planning, developing and implementing a recreation and leisure program for inmates, including athletics, music, television programming, cultural events and activities.
Supervise daily use of equipment and materials.
Develop and coordinate outside community contacts.
Encourage participation in events.
Maintain records and inventory and assist in policy development.
Assist in the maintenance of security and sanitation. Perform searches.
Move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. with assistance.
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:
Bachelor’s degree in recreation or related field. Bilingual skills in English and Spanish desired and assessed.
Other:
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. Must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program at the Staff Training Academy.
Benefits
Additional $3.00/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.
Uniforms provided.
Employee assistance program.
79% employer‑paid health insurance plans.
Dental and vision insurance plans.
Employer‑paid $20,000 life insurance policy.
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.
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.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Administrative
Industries Government Administration
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Lincoln, NE
Agency:
Correctional Services – Agency 46
Hiring Rate:
$22.401
Job Description The Reception and Treatment Center (RTC) is looking for a motivated teammate to organize structured, fun, action-packed activities for the 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 megan.jones@nebraska.gov.
Duties
Assist in planning, developing and implementing a recreation and leisure program for inmates, including athletics, music, television programming, cultural events and activities.
Supervise daily use of equipment and materials.
Develop and coordinate outside community contacts.
Encourage participation in events.
Maintain records and inventory and assist in policy development.
Assist in the maintenance of security and sanitation. Perform searches.
Move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. with assistance.
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:
Bachelor’s degree in recreation or related field. Bilingual skills in English and Spanish desired and assessed.
Other:
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. Must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program at the Staff Training Academy.
Benefits
Additional $3.00/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.
Uniforms provided.
Employee assistance program.
79% employer‑paid health insurance plans.
Dental and vision insurance plans.
Employer‑paid $20,000 life insurance policy.
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.
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.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Administrative
Industries Government Administration
#J-18808-Ljbffr