Employment Education Counselor-E
About The Position
The Employment Counselor provides Workforce Development, guidance, and counseling functions to prisoners inside prisons and follows up with FOA and other agencies once the prisoner is on parole to collect data. This position helps to prepare and place trained offenders into employment and post-secondary opportunities. The Employment Counselor takes direction from the School Principal and the Education Manager. The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer. MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer Link: Military and Veterans (michigan.gov)
Requirements
- Possession of a bachelor's degree in a field of education or with a major in guidance and counseling, sociology, psychology, or social work.
- Employment Counselor 9: No specific type or amount is required.
- Employment Counselor 10: One year of professional experience counseling and placing individuals seeking employment or seeking to complete a postsecondary education degree or skills certificate equivalent to an Employment and Education Counselor 9.
- Employment Counselor P11: Two years of professional experience counseling and placing individuals seeking employment or seeking to complete a postsecondary education degree or skills certificate equivalent to an Employment and Education Counselor, including one year equivalent to an Employment and Education Counselor 10.
- Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major and one year of professional experience counseling and placing individuals seeking employment or one year of professional experience providing guidance, resources, and advice to individuals regarding college costs, financial aid, or course planning may be substituted for the education requirement.
- Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.
- Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
- Attach a copy of an official transcript(s).
- Provide at least three professional references and their contact information to include phone number, address, email address and fax number. Current MDOC employees must include their current supervisor as one of three professional references.
Responsibilities
- Provides Workforce Development, guidance, and counseling functions to prisoners inside prisons.
- Follows up with FOA and other agencies once the prisoner is on parole to collect data.
- Helps to prepare and place trained offenders into employment and post-secondary opportunities.
Benefits
- Benefits and services available to support military and veteran employees, spouses, and families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
