Correctional Advisor

Johnson County Kansas•New Century, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Johnson County Department of Corrections is looking for qualified applicants to fill the position of Correctional Advisor at the Adult Residential Center (ARC) in New Century, Kansas. The ARC is a minimum security correctional facility serving adult offenders on an open campus, striving to cultivate an environment of responsibility and accountability through evidence-based behavior change practices. Correctional Advisors are direct care staff who interact with clients from various backgrounds with criminal records, focusing on substance abuse treatment, mental health services, employment/technical skills, education, and basic life skills to establish a stable foundation for re-entry into the community. The ARC has three components: Residential (for probation supervision), Work Release (for transitioning inmates), and Therapeutic Community (for intensive substance abuse treatment). The open campus environment allows clients to work in the community. Correctional Advisors do not carry weapons and do not physically engage offenders unless for self-defense or defense of others. The ARC operates 24 hours a day, requiring shift work and overtime. As a Correctional Advisor, you will help shape behaviors and create lasting change in clients by building healthy relationships, serving as a role model, teaching and reinforcing behaviors, teaching coping skills and de-escalation techniques, and providing a secure and clean working environment through searches. This role requires individuals who are adaptable, team-oriented, able to manage emotions under stress, and possess integrity, professionalism, humility, humor, and respect. The job is demanding but rewarding.

Requirements

Twenty-one (21) years of age or older.
Possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Successfully pass a criminal history check.
Possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Applicant must submit to and pass a pre-employment, post-offer drug screen.
Pass a physical ability test prior to employment.
Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice, Behavioral Sciences or related fields.
Previous corrections or criminal justice related experience.

Responsibilities

Supports all functions within the Adult Residential Center (ARC).
Build healthy relationships with clients.
Serve as a role-model for appropriate prosocial behavior and attitudes.
Teach and model basic expectations and provide frequent positive reinforcement.
Seek opportunities to teach new behaviors, coping skills, de-escalation techniques and emotion regulation.
Provide a secure and clean working environment by conducting routine personal and physical plant searches.
Shift work and overtime is required.