Cognitive Counselor (Multiple Openings) : Sussex State Prison Complex #00686

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Sussex, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinate, plan, implement, and conduct ongoing quality control of institution-wide approaches to Inmate management in the area of personal expertise based on the principles of evidence-based practices. Operations and services are founded on the well-established, contemporary body of evidence-based practices for Inmate management that in addition to traditional security tools incorporates the following: effective communication; identifying Inmate criminal risks and substance abuse treatment needs; motivating Inmate change through case plan agreements, incentives, and sanctions; and providing programming/services to address criminogenic needs.

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.
Ability to resolve conflict.
Ability to role model pro-social values and responsible behavior.
Ability to manage clinical/therapeutic boundaries.

Nice To Haves

Advance knowledge in social work, rehabilitative counseling or other related human services field.
Professional certification in a relevant human services field or counseling discipline.
Working experience with inmates in reentry, pre-release and/or cognitive community settings.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, plan, implement, and on-going quality control of institution-wide approaches to Inmate management in area of personal expertise based on the principles of evidence-based practices.
Identify Inmate criminal risks and substance abuse treatment needs.
Motivate Inmate change through case plan agreements, incentives, and sanctions.
Provide programming/services to address criminogenic needs.
Evaluate and document inmate treatment progress.
Co-lead multidisciplinary teams.