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Searching for Volunteer Services Coordinator

November 18, 2022

Are you a passionate and influential leader? Are you self-motivated, outgoing and skilled in networking with community partners? Join our team as the NDCS Volunteer Services Coordinator!

This position oversees recruitment, onboarding and retention of community volunteers who generously give their time and talent. Our volunteers provide a variety of services and pro-social engagement opportunities to incarcerated men and women across Nebraska to support effective rehabilitation and successful reentry. Be a part of this transformative work by applying today: https://bit.ly/3EG2Nc9

#NDCSJobs #applyforajob #...Read more

For Dignity: message of hope

November 17, 2022

The Nebraska Correctional Center for Women and the Community Corrections Center – Lincoln welcomed Kelly Master, director of For Dignity, to share a message of hope and encouragement. This organization empowers women to reclaim hope, embrace their worth and break through defeating mindsets. Kelly was a dynamic speaker who connected with the population by sharing her own story and the stories of other women she has met along her journey. #BuildYourFutureRead more

Join the Behavioral Health team

November 16, 2022

Do you desire to make a difference in the field of mental health? NDCS has various career opportunities for those looking to use their skill sets to positively change lives.

We have openings for Behavior Health Practitioner, Psychiatrist and Clinical Psychologist. Learn more about these opportunities: https://bit.ly/3tvQngR #CareerConnection #mentalhealthmatters

**Disclaimer: Not all NDCS facility locations might have openings for this specific classification, check our website regularly for updates!Read more

Peru State College receives Partnership Award

November 15, 2022

The unique partnership formed between NDCS and Peru State College has the potential to change the paradigm for how potential leaders are identified in correctional systems and how their skills are developed.

Throughout the process of developing and initiating the Corrections Leadership Scholarship Program, the leadership at Peru and the State College system have been immensely supportive. This fall, they joined us at the annual awards ceremony to accept the NDCS Partnership Award. We have been fortunate to join forces with an institution of higher learning that is willing to think outside the box, take the leap and forge...Read more

Reentry Summit

November 14, 2022

Being prepared to work upon release is an important component to successful reentry and how we keep people safe. This fall, Reentry Program Manager Tony Britten presented at the Reentry Summit in Florida alongside partners from UNO and grant-funded providers of the Vocational Life Skills (VLS) Program. They shared about the development of the VLS Program and how having individuals with lived experience work with our population has been a win-win all around.

These programs provide a variety of services intended to increase employability and reduce recidivism, targeting the five stabilizing factors including: housing,...Read more

Honoring Veteran's Day

November 11, 2022

NDCS thanks our military veterans for your service and sacrifice. We are proud to have many veterans among our ranks. The State Teammate Military Recognition Program, which launched last year, recognizes military and veteran teammates with a special challenge coin as a token of appreciation.

To all who have served, thank you. #NDCSTeammates #VeteransDayRead more

Petting zoo visits NCYF

November 10, 2022

Scatter Joy Acres provides an opportunity for individuals to find peace and joy in the company of animals, and it’s safe to say there were smiles all around at this event. The mobile petting zoo made a stop at the Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF), where team members and the incarcerated population enjoyed spending time outdoors interacting with a variety of animals.

Thank you to Scatter Joy Acres for bringing this wonderful experience to NCYF! #BuildYourFutureRead more

Class 1322 graduates

November 9, 2022

“As I look at our agency’s newest group of team members, I can’t help but wonder what opportunities they will take advantage of. I look forward to seeing where the countless opportunities will lead this agency and each of our newest teammates.”

Interim Director Diane Sabatka-Rine shared this message with Class 1322 and inspired them to pursue the many opportunities NDCS provides — from developing new skills to supporting fellow teammates and, ultimately, changing lives.

After six weeks of pre-service training, this group took the pledge and celebrated their accomplishments surrounded by family and friends. For...Read more

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