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Help us welcome the newest NDCS teammates, Class 1224 who have joined our mission to keep people safe. Over the last six weeks, they spent time together in the classroom at the Staff Training Academy learning NDCS policies and safe procedures, and on-the-job training at their respective facilities. Next week they will join the ranks of NDCS team members at the facilities and continue their journey and to help TRANSFORM Nebraska. #TRANSFORMNebraska #People #PhysicalPlant #Programs #PoliciesRead more

Governor Jim Pillen has proclaimed October 17th as Peer Support Celebration Day, in recognition of the impact of incarcerated individuals serving in peer support or facilitation roles at Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS).

Peer support is a proven best practice. Peers help others move toward holistic well-being by encouraging positive growth in the areas of healthy thinking patterns, effective coping strategies, positive social engagement, positive relationships, and meaningful work trajectories.

The important work provided by individuals who practice peer support in Nebraska correctional...Read more

These teammates at the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC) collaborated with individuals incarcerated at OCC to upgrade and innovate the facility infrastructure by fixing the sidewalk outside their visitation center. By consistently maintaining the structural and operational integrity of our #PhysicalPlants, we are achieving the agency's mission of keeping our teammates, incarcerated individuals and their families safe. #KeepPeopleSafe #TRANSFORMNebraska #MeaningfulWorkTrajectories

Apply for a job, stay for a career with our Maintenance Team! We’re hiring Maintenance Specialists at several facilities across the state....Read more

At NDCS we prioritize wellness for everyone, both our teammates and the individuals housed at our facilities. A key component of this commitment is physical well-being, which is why we offer these wellness spaces at facilities across the agency! #Wellness #People #HealthRead more

Our NDCS leadership trainings are a fantastic way for our #People to get to know leaders from facilities across the agency. These recent graduates of Leadership Academy spent a week learning alongside each other, forming connections they can take with them throughout their careers with NDCS. #Leadership

Learn more about this training on our social media platforms Facebook | Instagram |...Read more

Leadership Academy is not only a way for leaders to learn valuable tools, it’s also a chance to meet and collaborate with teammates from facilities across NDCS!

This cohort of NDCS teammates spent a week together walking through a variety of exercises and discussions aimed to help them unlock their leadership potential. From diving into their strengths to practicing effective ways of handling difficult conversations, graduates of the academy got hands-on experience learning the tools and skills that will elevate their leadership.

A big thanks to Professional Development Administrator Lindsey Carter, who...Read more

“Don’t wait for opportunity, create it. This is your chance to find the keys to success.”

This year, NDCS adopted the 5-Key Model for Reentry and Well-being Development, which encourages individuals to be proactive in choosing how they focus their personal development before reentering their communities.

At NDCS, many of our programs engage peers to serve as co-facilitators alongside team members. Peer facilitators have built-in credibility based on their shared experiences, and their leadership enhances learning for program participants.

These photos are from this year’s rollout of these new programs at...Read more

NDCS team members in Omaha and York enjoyed wellness fairs earlier this year, and this time around it was our Lincoln team members’ turn!

Last week, NDCS hosted a wellness fair at the Reception and Treatment Center for team members from all Lincoln facilities to come spend time with wellness vendors, play some games, enjoy healthy snacks and engage in all things wellness.

There was an incredible amount of enthusiasm and support for wellness at this event! Our people are the foundation for everything we do, and supporting their wellness is a core part of the NDCS #StrategicPlan.

NDCS is on a mission to...Read more

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