State of Nebraska · 19 hours ago
Restrictive Housing Program Manager - Central Office
Lincoln, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$26.20/hr - $26.20/hr
2+ years expThe State of Nebraska is seeking a strategic leader to serve as the Restrictive Housing Program Manager at Central Office. This role involves overseeing the agency’s restrictive housing operations, ensuring safety and legal compliance while facilitating the reintegration of individuals into the general population.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
This position reports to the Assistant Deputy Director - Classification and works closely with the Deputy Director - Prison Operations to oversee the development and implementation of NDCS restrictive housing policies, procedures, and programming
Review all cases submitted to the Multi-Disciplinary Review Team (MDRT), attend and serve as the recorder for MDRT meetings, provides feedback to facility staff and processes MDRT dispositions. Draft and submit restrictive housing updates and reports showing trends in placements, releases, length of stay and MDRT decision making
Track restrictive housing placements, reviews and alternative placements. Serve as quality control inspector for all restrictive housing units and to facility practice as needed. Develop and provide specialized training to all levels of facility management and staff working in restrictive housing
Conduct on-site facility visits to monitor daily activities, program delivery and frequency, compliance with policy, and recommend changes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, behavioral science, human services or related field, plus two years' corrections experience; OR Associates degree in criminal justice, behavioral science, human services or related field plus four years' experience; OR six years corrections experience
Must have a 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
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in related field
At least two years' experience in institutional operations
Experience in planning and organizing, research and training development and delivery
Experience working in a restrictive housing setting
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Proficient experience using Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook
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.
Company
State of Nebraska
State of Nebraska is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is bordered by South Dakota to the north.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jena B.
Executive Administrator to the CEO at DHHS
Philip Olsen
Chief Financial Officer
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Nebraska Governor
2025-06-22
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