Office Technician - Substance Use Services - Tecumseh State Correctional Institution
State of Nebraska

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Correctional Services - Agency 46

Location:
Tecumseh, NE

Hiring Rate:
$13.109

Job Posting:
JR2024-00008156 Office Technician - Substance Use Services - Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (Open)

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Job Description:
Do you have exceptional clerical skills? Are you adaptable with a strong work ethic? The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services' (NDCS) Health Services is looking for a motivated candidate to join our Substance Use Services team!

Hiring rate is $13.109/hour PLUS $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 • 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

NDCS employs nearly 2,300 team members operating nine institutions statewide, which house approximately 5,200 inmates. The department's 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). Information about the Department can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For more information call 402-471-2654. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at megan.jones@nebraska.gov.

DUTIES
Provides administrative support to areas of NDCS health services. Maintain and update inmate documentation to include: accurately sort and file documents; create new files; research and respond to inquiries; prepare discharge files for transport; assist counselors with inmate registration for group programs; maintain group program waiting lists; scan documents for electronic filing; search parole violator information; compile data for monthly reports. Disseminates information in person, by telephone, email or correspondence. Creates and modifies manual and electronic filing and record keeping systems. Types, enters and scans narrative, numerical and/or statistical information. Reviews and sends hard copy and electronic mail, form letters and material relying on established correspondence guidelines. Takes and transcribes minutes and dictation from meetings. Arranges meetings. Searches for, compiles and summarizes material from manual and electronic files, documents, electronic communications and non- agency sources. Orders office supplies and equipment to maintain the office inventory.

Hours: 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Coursework/training or experience in public contact, customer service, and/or performing and applying office/clericalsupport procedures, including the use of a personal computer, associated software, and office equipment.

Preferred Qualifications: At least one year of experience performing office/clerical/secretarial support functions. Experience taking meetingminutes and transcribing dictation. Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Other: Type 40 wpm net. 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, mustsuccessfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge of the practices and procedures pertinent to office/clerical support operations; the methods of filing,record keeping, bookkeeping, and mailing; computer operations and standard software and hardwareapplications; the purpose and activities of the employing agency; the work unit policies andguidelines pertinent to office/clerical support operations; the functions and specialized terminologyassociated with the work unit and agency; grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation torecognize and correct errors; the procedures of manual and electronic file maintenance, recordkeeping, and mail distribution.


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.

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