Office Technician - Mental Health - Reception and Treatment Center
State of Nebraska

Job Info

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The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Correctional Services - Agency 46

Location:
Lincoln Job Posting

Hiring Rate:
$12.85

Classification Salary Range:
$12.85 - $18.95

Job Posting:
JR2023-00002169 Office Technician - Mental Health - Reception and Treatment Center (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

Job Description:
Are you adaptable with a strong work ethic? The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services' (NDCS) Health Services division is looking for motivated individuals to join our behavioral health team.

Starting rate is $12.852/hour PLUS $3/hour facility differential for hours worked.
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave (24 days your first year, accruing immediately)
• Military leave
• 156% state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement • 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

Information about the Department can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For more information call 402-471-2654. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please call at 402-479-5812.

DUTIES:
Provides administrative support to NDCS Behavioral Health Services. Maintain and update inmate documentation to include: accurately sort and file documents; create new files; research and respond to inquiries; prepare discharge files for transport; assist counselors with inmate registration for group programs; maintain group program waiting lists; scan documents for electronic filing; search parole violator information; compile data for monthly reports. Disseminates information in person, by telephone, email or correspondence. Creates and modifies manual and electronic filing and record keeping systems. Types, enters and scans narrative, numerical and/or statistical information. Reviews and sends hard copy and electronic mail, form letters and material relying on established correspondence guidelines. Takes and transcribes minutes and dictation from meetings. Arranges meetings. Searches for, compiles and summarizes material from manual and electronic files, documents, electronic communications and nonagency sources. Orders office supplies and equipment to maintain the office inventory. Coordinates with Human Resources office for relevant information concerning employee discipline and other matters.

REQUIREMENTS: Coursework/training or experience in public contact, customer service, and/or performing and applying office/clerical support procedures, including the use of a personal computer, associated software, and office equipment.

PREFERRED: At least one year of experience performing office/clerical/secretarial support functions. Experience taking meeting minutes and transcribing dictation. Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

OTHER: Type 40 wpm net. Typing test may be required prior to interview. 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The practices and procedures pertinent to office/clerical support operations; the methods of filing, record keeping, bookkeeping, and mailing; computer operations and standard software and hardware applications; the purpose and activities of the employing agency; the work unit policies and guidelines pertinent to office/clerical support operations; the functions and specialized terminology associated with the work unit and agency; grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation to recognize and correct errors; the procedures of manual and electronic file maintenance, record keeping, and mail distribution.


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! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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