Casework Counselor: Red Onion State Prison #00340

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Wise, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides comprehensive case management services within Red Onion State Prison. The role ensures all relevant classification paperwork is timely, accurate, and complete, and that inmates are appropriately employed during their incarceration. The focus is on adult inmate release planning and performing case management/counseling, including classification. The position also promotes staff development through training and acts as a role model, providing guidance and direction to inmates to enhance facility security and promote long-term pro-social behaviors.

Requirements

• Experience in counseling, rehabilitation, or casework management.
• Experience facilitating rehabilitative programs.
• Experience preparing reports.
• Working knowledge of principles and practices of counseling.
• Working knowledge of casework and treatment methods.
• Working knowledge of behavior modification.
• Working knowledge of various intervention techniques.
• Working knowledge of inmate restoration rehabilitation.
• Demonstrated ability to counsel and interact with inmates to develop, implement, and follow through on treatment plans.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced knowledge in Social Services, Counseling, Criminal Justice or other areas related to human services or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Previous experience working in adult counseling or corrections.
• Certification in a specialized area, such as Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, CSAC, Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider, CSOTP.
• Bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices.
• Experience facilitating staff and inmate programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive case management services.
• Ensure all relevant classification paperwork is timely, accurate, and complete.
• Ensure inmates are appropriately employed during their incarceration.
• Focus on adult inmate release planning.
• Perform case management/counseling, including classification.
• Promote the development of self and staff through providing training.
• Act as a role model by providing guidance/direction for inmates in a correctional facility.
• Enhance facility security and promote long-term pro-social behaviors.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed