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Social Worker II-Norfolk Regional Center

Nebraska Department of Correctional Services292 open roles

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Nebraska Department of Correctional Services median: 18 days open

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Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Norfolk, NE

Hiring Rate:

$24.397

Job Posting:

JR2026-00029732 Social Worker II-Norfolk Regional Center (Open)

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Job Description:

📍 Norfolk Regional Center – Norfolk, Nebraska 💵 Starting Pay Range: $24.397-$35.964/per hour, Plus an additional $3.00/hour facility differential pay for hours worked. The pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved.

Who we are:

The Norfolk Regional Center is a psychiatric hospital that provides inpatient mental health and sex offender treatment for individuals. We aim to give hope and possibilities for a future without more offenses.

Our vibrant culture is where teammates are valued as individuals while providing opportunities for career growth and continued education and training.

We encourage our teammates to work for a more significant cause, to prepare patients for community reintegration while maintaining public safety.

We hire Human Service professionals who share our pride in the work and services provided at the Norfolk Regional Center and are excited to make a difference in the lives of fellow Nebraskans.

We are looking for someone to be part of our team as a Social Worker II. In this role, you will be an integral part of our team working with adult patients with mental illness, including those that have sexually offended at the Norfolk Regional Center.

Please contact Anny Friedrichsen, Talent Acquisition Partner for DHHS, at 402-853-4914 if you have any questions or want more information about the available career opportunities.

Position Description:

The Department of Health and Human Services at the Norfolk Regional Center is seeking a compassionate and experienced Social Worker II to join our team. Under general supervision, this position will focus on providing basic social work services and discharge planning. You will assist clients with personal issues involving financial, health, family, and environmental adjustment, as well as serve on interdisciplinary teams to determine and implement appropriate programs to meet client needs. May provide psychoeducation sills training groups. Work will be performed under the supervision of a Certified Master Social Worker.

In addition to standard social work duties, the Social Worker II will be responsible for providing social work intervention input for treatment planning, completing weekly and monthly progress notes, and performing discharge planning and referrals. This position will serve as the Treatment Plan Coordinator for assigned patients and coordinate with the Social Work Office Specialist to register visitors, obtain releases of information, and explain visitor processes and policies. The role also includes auxiliary social work duties such as obtaining necessary documents, providing education on program guidelines, and completing paperwork for items purchased by the Norfolk Regional Center for clients.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide Social Work input for treatment planning.
  • Complete weekly and monthly social work progress notes
  • Collect and analyze social history data to assess educational, vocational, and social needs of clients, and determine eligibility for services.
  • Serve as an advocate for clients, coordinating referrals to appropriate service agencies.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to plan and implement client care programs.
  • Involve clients’ family/guardians in treatment planning, program implementation, and referrals.
  • Conduct discharge interviews and develop client discharge plans by completing referrals to aftercare agencies and ensuring timely financial and placement arrangements.
  • Lead individual and group counseling sessions and social skills programs to support client transitions to skilled care facilities.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of client social work activities and keep accurate records.

Hours:

Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00 PM.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Social Work with certification in Social Work and one year experience in the field of employment, OR a Bachelor of Arts degree in a related field with certification in social work by grandfathering and two years of experience in a residential setting, public welfare, or community service work.

Other: Certification as a Social Worker by the Nebraska Department of Health is required.

Knowledge of:

  • Case management and group therapy theories and techniques.
  • State and federal laws governing social and health services.
  • Human behavior and the theories/methods of psychosocial assessment and intervention.
  • Advocacy theory and therapeutic intervention techniques.

Ability to:

  • Assess client needs and implement effective interventions and treatment plans.
  • Respond compassionately to clients in crisis.
  • Serve as a professional role model and maintain confidentiality in client relationships.
  • Communicate effectively in both written and oral forms.
  • Organize and prioritize workloads to meet responsibilities in a timely manner.

Skills in:

  • Crisis intervention and problem-solving.
  • Supporting clients through sensitive, emotional issues in a non-judgmental and supportive manner.

If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/

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

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.

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