Correctional Counselor

Management and Training Corporation•Panama City, FL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Counselor 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 position is based at the Panama City Release Center in Panama City, Florida, and reports to the operations supervisor. The role supports inmates’ adjustment, program progress, employment readiness, and reentry preparation while maintaining facility safety and security. The incumbent must complete annual in-service training and is expected to perform other assigned duties within their capabilities. Regular and predictable attendance is required, and overtime is expected when directed.

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.
Ability to work overtime when directed.
Regular and predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

Provide inmates with institutional rules, regulations, procedures, and information to support their adjustment; help inmates develop problem-solving techniques for behavioral or social adjustment challenges.
Create and maintain current progress reports to evaluate each inmate’s progress toward program completion.
Maintain inmate records and refer inmates for psychiatric treatment or other supportive services when needs are identified.
Conduct group orientations and employment skills sessions.
Prepare inmates to participate in career readiness programs and promote reentry readiness.
Review and properly apply information in inmate records relating to health, safety, and facility security; share appropriate information with staff on a need-to-know basis and follow applicable policies and regulations.
Count, feed, and supervise inmates in housing, work, and other areas.
Maintain custody and security through inmate observation and supervision.
Transfer and transport inmates on foot or in vehicles; restrain and secure assaultive inmates as needed.
Model appropriate behavior, promote positive social skills, intervene when inappropriate behavior is observed, and provide staff feedback on social-skills procedures and intervention techniques.
Maintain accountability for staff, inmates, and property, and follow safety practices.
Complete annual in-service training and perform other assigned duties within capabilities.