Reentry Services Manager - Central Office

Overview The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) is seeking a mission-driven leader who will be instrumental in leading transformational reentry efforts that change lives, strengthen families, and improve communities across Nebraska. As a Reentry Services Manager, you will guide innovative reentry efforts that help incarcerated individuals successfully transition to productive community life. In this role, you will oversee a team working to remove barriers, strengthen community connections, and improve reintegration outcomes through effective reentry services. The ideal candidate is a strong people leader who develops teams, builds partnerships, solves complex challenges, and drives continuous improvement. NDCS recognizes that lived experience can be a powerful asset in reentry work. Individuals with prior justice involvement who meet position qualifications are welcome to apply, consistent with applicable employment policies and requirements. Information about the Department can be found at: For more information call View phone number on click.appcast.io. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at View email address on click.appcast.io. Responsibilities Ensure consistent, high-quality reentry service delivery aligned with departmental goals, evidence-based practices, and participant success outcomes. Supervise, coach, mentor, and develop Reentry Specialists and Reentry Case Managers to achieve high performance and professional growth. Oversee reentry planning services to ensure individuals receive timely, individualized, and effective transition support. Strengthen partnerships that expand participant access to housing, employment, healthcare, behavioral health services, family support, and community stabilization resources. Use data to identify trends, evaluate program effectiveness, drive continuous improvement, and inform leadership decision-making. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, human services or a related field and one year of corrections experience, including supervisory experience; OR an associate’s degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, human services or related field and three years of corrections experience, including supervisory experience; OR five years of corrections experience, including supervisory experience. Legal Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. No felony or domestic abuse related convictions. Preferred Qualifications: Leadership experience supervising multidisciplinary teams in corrections, reentry, behavioral health, human services, community supervision, workforce development, case management, or related fields; knowledge of evidence-based reentry practices, desistance theory, criminogenic risk/needs principles, motivational interviewing, or case planning frameworks; experience working with justice-involved populations, returning citizens, or complex/high-needs adult populations; experience using performance metrics, quality assurance methods, or operational data to improve outcomes; project management, process improvement, or strategic implementation experience. Other: Transcripts required prior to appointment. Valid driver’s license is required. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass pre-employment exams in a specified order (medical exam, then a drug test at a randomly announced time). Upon arrival at the Staff Training Academy, completion of the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program is required. If currently employed by the State of Nebraska, log in to Workday and use internal apply processes as applicable. Benefits and Equal Opportunity We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities. Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. The State of Nebraska values diversity, inclusion, and belonging and recruits without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics. Application status: This posting shows Open status with an expiration noted as 06-09-2026. Please confirm current status via the official career site. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Nebraska