Correctional Case Worker Specialist Trainee
The Correctional Case Worker Specialist Trainee at Ely State Prison supports inmate classification and case management under supervision, analyzing legal and behavioral factors to determine inmate status and program needs. The role involves participating in disciplinary and classification committees, preparing parole reports, assisting inmates with work assignments, and ensuring compliance with institutional rules and regulations. This entry-level position provides training for progression to a full Correctional Caseworker Specialist role within Confidential Client.
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Position summary
Confidential Client is hiring a Correctional Case Worker Specialist Trainee to join a corrections team in Mound House, NV. This is an entry-level casework position that provides structured on-the-job training and progression toward a Classification Specialist role. Typical schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Weekends and holidays off.
Key responsibilities
The Correctional Case Worker Specialist Trainee will be trained to perform duties that support inmate evaluation, classification, and program planning. Core responsibilities include:
- Conduct routine casework assignments to assess and recommend inmate reclassification
- Analyze legal status, sentence progress, parole decisions, program participation, achievements, and infractions
- Compare inmate records to established classification criteria and document findings
- Serve on Disciplinary and Classification Committees: review case files, evidence, and testimony; recommend sanctions or classification outcomes
- Prepare parole progress reports and represent the facility at Parole Board hearings as needed
- Assist inmates with job assignment recommendations, monitor work performance and time credits
- Track custody level changes, complete incident reports, and ensure due process
- Respond to legal and administrative inquiries; draft correspondence and special reports for administration
- Process and respond to inmate grievances; coordinate inmate movement, releases, transfers and housing assignments
- Perform related duties as assigned; complete required training and progress toward Correctional Casework Specialist I
Essential qualifications
Applicants must meet one of the following:
- High school diploma AND three years of experience in corrections, parole/probation, or a comparable setting performing casework, investigations and preparing detailed reports for rehabilitation, program services, or institutional classification; OR
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR
- Four years of journey-level Correctional Officer experience in Nevada State service with substantial inmate interaction (e.g., disciplinary committees, lockdown/general population assignments); OR
- An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, skills & abilities
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Strong written communication — ability to produce concise, logical, grammatically correct reports
- Effective interpersonal and verbal skills for one-to-one interviews and committee presentations
- Ability to obtain, verify and record information accurately and quickly
- Ability to interpret laws, rules, regulations and institutional procedures (including NRS Chapter 209)
- Competence working with individuals from diverse social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds
- Teamwork, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines and documentation requirements
Location, schedule & compensation
- Location: Mound House, NV (on-site)
- Typical schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM; weekends and holidays off
- Employment type: Full-time (training/entry-level)
- Salary range (provided by client): USD 56,689.20 — 83,666.20 per year
What we offer
- Structured training and a clear progression path to Correctional Casework Specialist I upon successful completion of probation and meeting minimum requirements
- Stable weekday schedule with paid holidays (per client policy)
- Experience working on classification, disciplinary, and parole processes in a corrections environment within a public-sector setting
Hiring notes
- This recruitment may close without further notice depending on the number of applications received — applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.
- The employer name has been redacted for confidentiality. The employer is listed as Confidential Client.
- Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities during the application and hiring process.
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