Recreation Specialist - Reception and Treatment Center

Correctional Services - Agency 46

Lincoln, NE

$22.905

JR2026-00030118 Recreation Specialist - Reception and Treatment Center (Open)

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.

Additional $3.00/hour facility differential for hours worked PLUS:

• 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

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.

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.