Reentry Specialist

Salary: $31.53 - $40.38 Hourly Location : Lincoln, NE Job Type: Full time/probationary or status Job Number: 202600140C Department: Corrections Opening Date: 02/23/2026 Closing Date: 3/8/2026 11:59 PM Central Job Posting Information Are you the interested in becoming a Reentry Specialist for the Department of Corrections? This professional will focus on human service work facilitating the transition of incarcerated individuals back into society by coordinating and delivering reentry programs. We are one of the most progressive criminal justice agencies in the Midwest, we provide for the humane care and supervision of detainees in a safe and controlled environment. Named one of the nation's Best Places to Live, as well as a Best Place to Raise a Family, Lincoln, Nebraska possesses a unique blend of culture, education, housing, and job opportunities which make it a desirable city to put down roots. With a population of over 275,000, and home of the University of Nebraska and the State Capital, Lancaster County boasts a vibrant environment without sacrificing its Midwest values! Come see why so many are talking about our community and what it has to offer. Benefits: Competitive pay with the eligibility for performance-based merit increases annually. Paid vacation time and sick leave. 11 paid holidays. Personal convenience holidays. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits. Life Insurance. Eligibility for our Post Employment Health Plan. Eligibility for our 401(a) Retirement Plan. Deferred Compensation Plan eligibility. A Day in the Life: Develop individualized reentry plans of targeted services and programs to support incarcerated individual's reintegration into the community upon release. Conduct case management according to developed behavioral modification plans and assess daily activities for compliance. Coordinate and integrate training programs and services, including job training, education, substance use treatment, mental health services, and other support services as needed to incarcerated individuals. Work collaboratively with community providers to ensure appropriate resources and programming are available as needed upon release. Interview incarcerated individuals, utilizing a variety of assessment instruments. Lead educational and support program for incarcerated individuals, focusing on topics relevant to their reintegration. Work to establish relationships with agencies and the existing volunteer base to bring new volunteers and programs to the jail that are designed to help incarcerated individuals with reintegration into the community. Provide orientation and training for volunteers approve to conduct reentry programs within the jail. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in counseling, social work, criminal justice, psychology, sociology or related field plus two years of experience in the mental health, substance abuse or correctional field or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills. Necessary Special Requirements: Must be a citizen of the United States and be at least nineteen (19) years of age or older. At the time of employment, must be fingerprinted and the fingerprint cards promptly submitted to the Nebraska State Patrol for a criminal history search; must be free of any convictions of crimes punishable by imprisonment in a state or federal penitentiary for a term of one (1) year or more, from which a pardon has not been received. Must submit to and successfully pass a substance abuse test. Must be examined by a licensed physician and meet the medical requirements of the Corrections Department. Must have of a valid driver's license and the ability to be insured by the County's insurance carrier. We value each Lancaster County employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position: Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance. We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 10 days of vacation leave and 13 days of sick leave that begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and up to 16 hours of non-cumulative personal holidays per calendar year. All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait! 30 days of Paid Parental Leave Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching. Up to 3 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave $30,000 of Life Insurance 401(a) Retirement Plan. When you make an 8% contribution, the County will match your contribution 100%. Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses after you leave County employment. Optional benefits include: Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Allstate Voluntary Plans Supplemental Term Life Deferred Compensation Plans 01 APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTTo successfully complete your application, please make sure you read each statement below and check ALL boxes prior to submission. 1. This application is hand scored. 2. ALL questions must be fully answered to receive full credit. 3. "See Resume", or answers such as "See ___" are not acceptable responses and will not receive full credit. 4. Copied/Pasted answers will not receive full credit. 5. ALL employers and education referred to in answers must be listed in the Work History and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive full credit. 6. I understand I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application. 7. I Acknowledge that I have read and understand each of the above statements. 02 Are you a United States Citizen? (Required per State Jail Standards, Chapter 2 004.01A) Yes No 03 Are you a High School Graduate/GED? (Required per State Jail Standards, Chapter 2 004.01D) Yes No 04 Are you 19 years old or older? (Required per State Jail Standards, Chapter 2 004.01B) Yes No 05 Are you free from felony criminal convictions? Yes No 06 I understand this position is subject to mandatory drug testing policies. I Understand 07 I understand, as a condition of my employment for the position for which I am applying with Lancaster County, that I must at all times be legally licensed to operate a motor vehicle. I understand state law requires operators possessing a driver's license from another state must obtain a valid Nebraska driver's license within 30 days of change of residence. Further, I understand that I must notify my immediate supervisor the next working day following a motor vehicle conviction which results in loss, revoked, impounded or suspension of my driver's license Further, I understand that this document is an official County record, and that falsification of this document, or failure to properly notify the County of driving convictions or loss of driving privileges will result in discipline, up to and including termination. This applies any time driving privileges are revoked, suspended or limited in any way by any court or the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles or any other Administrative agency of the state of Nebraska or any other state jurisdiction. Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No 08 If yes, for verification purposes please list the following information in this order: your driver's license number, the state of issuance, date the license was issued, and expiration date. 09 I understand that applicants for Lancaster County positions will have their driving records checked through the State of Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicle to ensure they meet the insurable standards under the County's automobile insurance policy. I Understand 10 Indicate if you have a degree in the following: Bachelor's degree - Criminal Justice Bachelor's degree - Psychology Bachelor's degree - Sociology Bachelor's degree - Human Services Bachelor's degree - related field (specify below) None Listed 11 If degree was in a "Related Field", please specify the field below. Otherwise, enter N/A. 12 Please indicate your level of experience in the mental health, substance abuse or correctional field. No experience Less than 1 year of experience 1 to 2 years of experience 2 to 4 years of experience More than 4 years' experience 13 Please list the employers from the Work History portion of this application where you gained this experience. If none, enter N/A. 14 Please describe your experience. If none, enter N/A. 15 Do you have case management experience? No experience Yes, less than 6 months experience Yes, 6 months to 2 years experience Yes, 2 to 4 years experience Yes, more than 4 years experience 16 If yes, please list the employers where you acquired this experience. If none, enter N/A. 17 If yes, please describe your work duties. If none, enter N/A. 18 Do you have experience with developing and/or directly delivering programs to incarcerated individuals? No experience Yes, less than 6 months experience Yes, 6 months to 2 years experience Yes, 2 to 4 years experience Yes, more than 4 years experience 19 If yes, please list the employers where you acquired this experience. If none, enter N/A. 20 If yes, please describe your work duties. If none, enter N/A. 21 Do you have experience developing and/or conducting training for volunteers on safety/security issues that impact program delivery in an institutional setting? No experience Yes, less than 6 months experience Yes, 6 months to 2 years experience Yes, 2 to 4 years experience Yes, more than 4 years experience 22 If yes, please list the employers where you acquired this experience. If none, enter N/A. 23 If yes, please describe your work duties. If none, enter N/A. 24 Do you have experience interacting with community based agencies in an effort to assist incarcerated individuals/patients/clients with referrals and discharge planning as they approach release from an institution? Yes No 25 If yes, please list the employers where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A. 26 If yes, please describe your work duties. If no, enter N/A. 27 Do you have experience utilizing assessment instruments and processes in preparation of program consideration? Yes No 28 If yes, please list the employers where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A. 29 If yes, please describe your work duties. If no, enter N/A. 30 Do you have experience working with a population of incarcerated individuals/patients/clients who are diverse in terms of race/religion/culture/sexual orientation? Yes No 31 If yes, please list the employers where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A. 32 If yes, please describe your work duties. If no, enter N/A. 33 Do you have experience teaching or coordinating programs focused on topics relevant to reintegration? Yes No 34 If yes, please list the employers where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A. 35 If yes, please describe your work duties. If no, enter N/A. Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04