Full-Time Correctional Counselor
About The Position
Odyssey House of Utah is hiring a full-time Correctional Counselor for its Criminal Justice Program at the Salt Lake County Jail in Salt Lake City. The program provides structure and treatment services to inmates during incarceration and arranges community support before release. Its services include Correctional Addictions Treatment Service (CATS), Interim Drug Offender Group Services (DOGS), and Prime for Life®. The position supports clients through skills development, resource connections, care coordination, and direct client support. Odyssey House describes the work as an opportunity to help clients make meaningful changes and notes that it offers learning opportunities and promotion from within. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Compensation is $19.50 per hour. Employees are expected to follow Odyssey House's mission, philosophy, and service standards, maintain a safe environment, provide exemplary customer service, support high-quality client care, and understand responsibilities involving client records, incident reporting, required training, boundaries, and client and staff rights.
Requirements
- Previous experience working in recovery.
- Experience facilitating groups.
- Willingness to learn.
- Ability to pass Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office background screening.
- Successful completion of required pre-employment screenings, which may include background checks, fingerprinting, applicable registry screenings, and position-related verifications.
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds, drive or have adequate alternate transportation, sit for prolonged periods, and perform light to moderate physical activity at times.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or graduation from a program in good standing; preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provide client skills development services.
- Coordinate care with clinical and correctional staff.
- Directly support clients.
- Assess clients' needs and connect them with appropriate resources.
- Accurately document services.
- Maintain healthy client boundaries and client safety.
- Communicate with clients' support systems to support long-term success.
- Help develop therapeutic interventions, hold clients accountable to their goals, and recognize their progress.
- Adhere to Odyssey House's mission, philosophy, scope of service, relevant standards, and assigned position responsibilities.
- Support a safe environment, exemplary customer service, a positive work environment, and high-quality client care.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible spending account (FSA).
- Long- and short-term disability coverage.
- 403(b) retirement plan with immediate participation available and a 100% employer match up to 6% after one year of service.
- Paid time off accruing up to 35 days per year, with increased accrual rates after one year.
- Option to convert half of unused accrued sick time into extra vacation days at year-end.
- Paid extended leave through a sabbatical program after five years.
- Confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Program support.
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $9,000 per year for approved programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Paid training and professional development opportunities, subject to manager approval and eligibility.
- Free UTA transit pass for the daily commute.
- Monthly performance awards and team recognition.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
