In Case You Missed It!

In Case You Missed It!

NDCS Social Media Posts

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) would like to recognize and honor all social workers as we wrap up Social Work Month. The primary role of the social worker is to assist with discharge planning, serve as a resource and consultant to other NDCS staff members and to provide mental health services to incarcerated individuals as needed. They provide a variety of services, including: assistance with obtaining Social Security, Medicaid, food stamp benefits, identification documents, veteran's assistance; securing appropriate living arrangements; arranging medical appointments; and providing information on...Read more

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Key Control Corporal Doug Eltiste secures a door at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI). Eltiste has been with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) since 2001. His main job duties include making and repairing keys and locks, taking inventory and conducting system checks. “I enjoy making things work and I like the people I work with,” Eltiste Said. #NDCSTeamMemberSpotlightRead more

Read York College's story about Teacher Appreciation Day at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW): https://www.york.edu/news/amazing-grace.Read more

Twenty-three incarcerated individuals at the Work Ethic Camp (WEC) recently earned food handlers permits. Each individual participated in class and passed a written exam to earn their permit, which is good for three years. “This was a great opportunity for them,” said WEC Food Service Director Clarice Shields. “They have furthered their education and having this will help in the job market.” Congratulations!Read more

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Security Corporal John Sublette logs incarcerated individuals on his unit at the Lincoln Correctional Center (LCC). Sublette has been with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) since February of 2017. His main job duties include monitoring cameras, logging those entering and leaving the unit, answering phones and logging area checks, showers and yard times. “I like keeping track of things and I like the paperwork aspect,” Sublette said. “I like helping out when people need me.” #NDCSTeamMemberSpotlightRead more

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) Honor Guard Team is hosting a number of upcoming fundraisers. Thank you in advance for your support!Read more

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) Class 218 graduated from the Staff Training Academy on Friday, March 16. Congratulations!Read more

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Corporal Tina Parks and Corporal Jeremy Arent review key logs and teletype print outs in the Diagnostic and Evaluation Center’s (DEC) central control. Parks has been with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) for 24 years and Arent has been with NDCS for four years. Their main job duties include keeping logs of the entire facility, ensuring counts are correct and processing new incarcerated individuals. “I like being assigned to Central Control because I like being part of a team,” Arent said. “Working Central gives me a chance to work with everyone on the shift.” #NDCSTeamMemberSpotlightRead more

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