Cognitive Counselor: Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women #00545
About The Position
To plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate the institution’s approach to inmate reentry and cognitive community based on principles of evidence-based practices. Operations, programs, and services are founded on the well-established, contemporary body of evidence-based practices for inmate management that complement traditional security tools and incorporate the following: effective communication; identifying inmate risks and treatment needs; motivating inmate change through case plan agreements, incentives and sanctions; and providing programs/services to address criminogenic needs. Also responsible for monitoring, tracking, and managing housing assignments; job assignments; progress; programmatic activities and review of inmates participating in the Diversionary Treatment Program, which have been classified as seriously mentally ill, Shared Allied Management and/or Restrictive Housing.
Requirements
- Knowledge of the principles and techniques of social work or rehabilitative counseling.
- Knowledge of casework and treatment methods including motivational interviewing and various intervention techniques.
- Knowledge of inmate programs and supervision techniques.
- Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict and role model pro-social values and responsible behavior.
- Demonstrated ability to manage clinical/therapeutic boundaries.
- Demonstrated ability to co-lead multidisciplinary teams while evaluating and documenting inmate treatment progress.
Nice To Haves
- Work experience with inmates in reentry, pre-release and/or cognitive community settings.
- Professional certification in a relevant human services field or counseling discipline.
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate the institution’s approach to inmate reentry and cognitive community based on principles of evidence-based practices.
- Monitor, track, and manage housing assignments, job assignments, progress, and programmatic activities.
- Review inmates participating in the Diversionary Treatment Program, including those classified as seriously mentally ill, Shared Allied Management, and/or Restrictive Housing.
Benefits
- Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
