Correctional Counselor

Core Civic

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At CoreCivic, employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. The company is seeking a Correctional Counselor who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting. This role is a uniformed, security trained member of the Unit Management Team responsible for resolving daily inmate issues before they become significant matters, incidents or grievances.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
• One year of correctional officer experience required.
• Must be certified in the discipline of Corrections through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and in good standing; or must meet the FDLE eligibility guidelines and become a Certified Correctional Officer in accordance with the process defined by subsection 1 1B-27.002 F.A.C.
• Must be available to work any hours, any shift.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine duties as a uniformed, security trained member of the Unit Management Team responsible for resolving daily inmate issues before they become significant matters, incidents or grievances.
• Ensure that services and programs are delivered to inmates assigned to the unit at a time and manner as designed.
• Maintain a caseload of inmates with the primary purpose of resolving daily living issues before they expand into significant incidents.
• Make daily rounds through assigned units talking with staff and inmates, observing operations and interactions between staff and inmates in the unit, ensuring the unit is operating in a safe and secure manner and anticipates situations.
• Conduct one-on-one meetings with inmates regarding grievance or potential grievance matters and resolve the situation within the framework of policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED