Correctional Counselor

MTC Corrections•Panama City, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Counselor reports to the operations supervisor and provides supervision, counseling, custody and control, employment development and coordination, and related services in compliance with American Correctional Association standards, Management & Training Corporation policies, and Florida Department of Corrections directives. The role supports inmates’ adjustment to the institution, behavioral and social problem solving, progress toward program completion, and readiness for reentry.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Computer proficiency.
Valid Florida driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
Successfully complete annual in-service training requirements after hire.

Responsibilities

Explain institutional rules, regulations, operational procedures, and other information to inmates to support their initial and continued adjustment.
Help inmates learn problem-solving techniques for behavioral or social adjustment concerns.
Create and maintain current progress reports evaluating each inmate’s progress toward program completion.
Maintain inmate records and initiate changes; observe inmates and determine when referral to clinical or other supportive services is needed.
Conduct group orientation and employment-skills sessions.
Prepare inmates to participate in career-readiness programs and promote reentry readiness.
Review and apply information in inmate records related to health, safety, and facility security, and share appropriate information with staff on a need-to-know basis.
Comply with applicable policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Count, feed, and supervise inmates in housing, work, and other areas.
Provide inmate custody and security through observation.
Transfer and transport inmates by walking or riding in vehicles.
Restrain and secure assaultive inmates as needed.
Work overtime when directed and maintain regular, predictable attendance.
Promote positive social skills by modeling appropriate behavior and intervening when inappropriate behavior is observed.
Provide staff with regular feedback about social-skills procedures and intervention techniques.
Maintain accountability of staff, inmates, and property, and adhere to safety practices.
Perform other duties assigned within the incumbent’s capabilities, as determined by management.