Educational Counselor, P/T

CoreCivic • Youngstown, OH

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About The Position

CoreCivic is seeking a part-time Educational Counselor to provide academic and vocational guidance and counseling to inmates/residents in a secure institutional setting. The role supports their personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment. The counselor coordinates and administers mandated or standardized tests to evaluate student progress and program effectiveness, helps maintain student enrollment in the Education Department, and teaches as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education from an accredited college or university.
• Three years of experience in a full-time professional education position.
• Experience with Microsoft Office or similar software applications.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess or be eligible for certification, licensure, or other credentials if required by contract or state of employment; continued employment is contingent on obtaining and/or maintaining required agency credentials.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Education.
• Teaching licensure.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, and analyze information from records, tests, interviews, and professional sources to assess individuals’ interests, aptitudes, abilities, and personality characteristics.
• Evaluate inmates/students for vocational and academic post-release planning and appropriate class enrollment.
• Counsel inmates/students in defining goals and planning and documenting programs of study that reflect their interests, abilities, and needs.
• Administer the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE), evaluate results, and determine appropriate class enrollment.
• Assess student accomplishments and maintain progress reports as required.
• Provide occupational, educational, and other information to help inmates/students develop realistic educational and vocational plans.
• Maintain a career center with current job-opportunity information.
• Promote the department’s education philosophy and instructional goals and objectives through instruction and actions.
• Coordinate and administer mandated or standardized tests to evaluate student progress and program effectiveness.
• Assist in maintaining student enrollment in the Education Department and teach as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time