Correctional Counselor

MTC Corrections•Panama City, FL

8d•Onsite

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 and computer proficiency required.
Valid driver's license in the state of Florida with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.

Responsibilities

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.
Creates and maintains up-to-date progress reports for each individual inmate for the purpose of evaluating inmates’ progress toward program completion.
Maintains and initiates changes in inmate records; observes inmates to determine needs for referral to clinical services for psychiatric treatment or other supportive services.
Conducts group orientation and employment skills sessions.
Promotes 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.
Transfer and transport inmates by walking or riding in vehicles.
Restrain and secure assaultive inmates as needed.
It is expected the incumbent will work overtime when directed to do so.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
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.
It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.