Correctional Counselor

State of Iowa•Newton - 50208 - Jasper County, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team of dedicated professionals who provide an environment that facilitates change for incarcerated individuals as they prepare for release. Come be a part of creating opportunities for safer communities. You’ll find an exceptional workplace where mutual respect and support are part of the culture. At Newton Correctional Facility, we offer a wide range of career opportunities in various departments, i.e., Security, Treatment, Medical, Administrative, Business, Records, Maintenance/Trades, Warehousing, Food Service and other support areas.

Requirements

Four years of full-time work experience in providing individual and group guidance and related counseling services in the areas of social, behavioral, educational, vocational and related program planning; or performing correctional, law enforcement, or jail administration duties involving community reentry preparation, pro-social behavior modeling, or supervision of individuals in work assignments.
A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.

Nice To Haves

Within a period of time after hire, as determined by the appointing authority, employees in this class may be required to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and endorsements.

Responsibilities

Provide primary sex offender treatment. Includes facilitating groups, maintaining accurate ICON entries, entry of session notes and participating in program reviews.
Work towards/obtain sex offender treatment provide certification through the Iowa Board for the treatment of Sexual Abusers.
Complete case management services for offenders.
Have involvement in primary classifications, pre-parole classifications scheduling and attending program reviews, custody classifications, SVP and other assessments.
Also court progress reports, funeral trips and transfers.
Assist offenders in planning for transition from community.
Work with offenders to develop release plans, work with others including CBC staff and re-entry coordinators to provide re-entry services, direct offenders to appropriate resources in the community and complete all required paperwork including the sex offender registry.
Attend staff meetings and training as required.
Complete all E-learning.
Other duties as assigned.
Complete all assigned duties and special projects in a professional and timely manner.
Provide assistance to security and support staff, as well as other treatment staff and services to offenders as necessary.
Take part in institutional committees to assist others in improving institutional operations.
Participate in training activities sponsored by the DOC or other organizations or agencies.
Comply with all policies and procedures applicable to assigned duties.
Treat all fellow employees, contractors, offenders, visitors and the public with due respect.