Correctional Counselor

MTC • Panama City, FL

81d • $20

About The Position

Impact lives with Management & Training Corporation (MTC)! At the Panama City Release Center in Panama City, FL, our foundation is based upon the philosophies of caring about others, giving back, and making a social impact. We provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while helping an at-risk population receive the treatment necessary for success on their road back to a healthy, productive life.

Requirements

• A minimum of a high school diploma/GED.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency required.
• Valid driver's license in the state of Florida with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, counseling, custody and control, employment development and coordination, and other related services in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC) directives.
• Provide inmates with institutional rules, regulations, operational procedures and other information relating to the inmate’s initial and continued adjustment to the institution; helps inmates learn problem solving techniques for their behavioral or social adjustment problems.
• Create and maintain up-to-date progress reports for each individual inmate for the purpose of evaluating inmates’ progress toward program completion.
• Maintain and initiate changes in inmate records; observe inmates to determine needs for referral to clinical services for psychiatric treatment or other supportive services.
• Conduct group orientation and employment skills sessions.
• Promote reentry readiness by preparing inmates for participation in career readiness programs.
• Read, review, and properly apply information found in inmate records which is related to the inmate’s health and safety and to the security of the facility; provide appropriate information to other staff on a need to know basis; comply with all policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Count, feed and supervise inmates in housing, work and other areas, which include climbing stairs.
• Provide custody and security of inmates including observation of inmates, which includes long periods of sitting and standing.
• Perform security functions including 'pat' and 'strip' searches, by squatting and bending to perform such functions.
• Transfer and transport inmates by walking or riding in vehicles. Restrain and secure assaultive inmates as needed.
• Respond to emergencies including climbing stairs, steps, and ladders while searching for escaped inmates, hearing calls for and calling for help, giving first aid at the emergency site, carrying an injured or unconscious inmate or employee various distances to safety up or down stairs, steps and ladders; and use force and deadly force to include the use of chemical agents and firearms to control inmates.
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
• Maintain accountability of staff, inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 9 paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Civic duty and military leave
• Opportunities for job advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees