Office Specialist - Sexual Offense Services - Omaha Correctional Center

Office Specialist - Sexual Offense Services - Omaha Correctional Center (Open)

Join the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) as a Behavioral Health Office Specialist and provide essential administrative and operational support to our Sexual Offense (SO) Services programs across multiple facilities. In this crucial role, you'll be a key member of the Behavioral Health Operations team, responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and ensuring the quality and compliance of a wide range of therapeutic services, including group sessions, classes, and individual therapy. Your work in data management, document organization, and logistical support will be fundamental to the program's success, directly contributing to the rehabilitation and well-being of individuals in our care. This position is located at the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC), but may support other facilities remotely as part of the operations team.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Monitoring reports and tracking progress, as well as identifying discrepancies.
• Tracking patient data and relaying results/trends to team members
• Document management, including scanning and uploading documents into the electronic health record, scheduling tele-health appointments, etc.
• Creating and managing patient passes.
• Ordering supplies, creating workbooks, and assisting with class material preparation.
• Assist with monitoring patient progress including tracking and uploading program requirements.
• Ensure receipts and transfer of legal paperwork.
• Provide effective and efficient customer service, oftentimes serving as the primary point of contact referring calls to clinical team members as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications: Coursework/training in administrative/office support functions, procedures, and methods including the operation of personal computers and office equipment; or areas related to the programs and functions of the employing agency OR experience in customer service or public contact; or applying criteria/regulations; and/or performing administrative/office/secretarial support work including use of personal computers and office equipment.

Preferred Qualifications: Minimum two years' experience/training/education in administrative/office/secretarial support functions with demonstrated progress in higher levels of responsibility. Excellent communication and customer service skills and experience with Microsoft Office applications.

Other: Must have excellent time management skills and the ability to work under limited supervision. Applicant must pass a criminal background check. Must have a valid driver's license. 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.

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

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