Counselor
About The Position
The Counselor provides inmates with education in the curriculum assigned and approved by the Department of Correction and documents services in case records. The role participates in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings or as directed. It is a full-time position based in Gardner, Massachusetts, with a schedule of 40 hours per week on first shift/days. The Counselor may need to work more than 40 hours in a week, including evenings and weekends, to meet organizational needs. The stated pay is $26.92 per hour ($56,000 annually). Employees who successfully complete and pass an internal Spanish Fluency Assessment are eligible for a 10% salary increase, to $30.80 per hour ($61,600 annually).
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree or master's degree, or two years of equivalent experience, in criminal justice, human services, education, or a closely related field.
- Ability to work more than 40 hours in a work week, including evening and weekend programming when needed.
Nice To Haves
- Department of Correction experience.
- Alcohol or drug certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide inmates with education in the assigned curriculum approved by the Department of Correction.
- Complete written documentation in case records.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings weekly or as directed.
- Work hours needed to meet organizational business needs, including more than 40 hours per week and evening or weekend programming when required.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus additional voluntary insurances.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Generous paid time off accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement or loan repayment options.
- 401(k) with company match up to 7%.
- Discounts on a wide array of services and entertainment nationwide.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
