Correctional Program Coordinator

State of Ohio • Toledo, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Program Coordinator (Counselor) works within the Bureau of Correctional Recovery Services at Toledo Correctional Institution, providing substance use recovery treatment and programming to incarcerated men and women. The role uses evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to help participants develop skills for recovery and productive lives. The position is permanent, full-time, hourly, and covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, with hours that may vary and one evening during the week. The selected candidate must complete approximately four weeks of training at the Corrections Training Academy in Orient, Ohio.

Requirements

• Hold a current certification or credential in at least one of the following: Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II (LCDC II), Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III (LCDC III), Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC), Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), Professional Clinical Counselor (PCC), Professional Counselor (PC), Licensed Social Worker (LSW), licensed physician, licensed psychologist, registered nurse, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist, as applicable through the relevant Ohio licensing board.
• Complete the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction training at the Corrections Training Academy in Orient, Ohio; training is approximately four weeks.
• Complete a criminal background check as a final candidate.

Responsibilities

• Provide alcohol and drug group counseling and ancillary services to participants on an assigned caseload at a correctional institution.
• Complete participant assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge planning in the electronic health record.
• Offer referrals to Medication-Assisted Treatment, Narcan, and community linkage services to support recovery.
• Monitor and evaluate participants' progress in substance use programs.
• Provide continuing care planning.
• Facilitate two treatment-program cohorts at a time, with a ratio of 1:15 participants.
• Monitor volunteer activities and oversee support and fellowship meetings.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
• Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
• Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed