Prison Counselor 9-P11

State of Michigan•Jackson, MI

11h

About The Position

This position functions as a professional prison counselor in a prison housing area. It performs casework, assists prisoners with questions, and serves as a resource for the prisoner population. The counselor is a member of the Housing Unit Administrative Team and works with the RUM, sergeants, and housing unit corrections officers to manage the unit and its operations. The position also evaluates prisoner behavior to determine progress through treatment programs in accordance with policy and procedure. New hires and former MDOC employees returning after more than two years must complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET), including 40 or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on offender contact and job classification, as well as additional online training. Overnight travel may be required for NCNET.

Requirements

For Prison Counselor 9: No specific type or amount of experience is required.
For Prison Counselor 10: One year of professional experience providing prison counseling services equivalent to a Prison Counselor 9.
For Prison Counselor P11: Two years of professional experience providing prison counseling services equivalent to a Prison Counselor, including one year equivalent to a Prison Counselor 10.
Possess a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, correctional administration, criminology, psychology, social work, counseling and guidance, child development, sociology, school social work, social work administration, family relations, human services, or theology.
Alternate qualification for Prison Counselor 9: A bachelor's degree in any major and one year of Department of Corrections experience; or the specified high-school-level education and qualifying experience in listed corrections roles.
Applicants with a felony conviction or pending felony charges are subject to the stated hiring restrictions. Applicants with a misdemeanor or felony conviction are ineligible until completing any imposed sentence, including parole or probation.
Submit an online application through NEOGOV, a resume with specific experience and employment dates (month and year) and hours per week, and at least three professional references with contact information. Current MDOC employees must include their current supervisor.
If seeking education credit, attach a copy of an official transcript confirming the degree.

Responsibilities

Perform casework related to prisoners.
Assist prisoners with questions and serve as a resource for the prisoner population.
Participate as a member of the Housing Unit Administrative Team.
Work with the RUM, sergeants, and housing unit corrections officers to manage a housing unit and its operations.
Evaluate prisoner behavior to determine progress through treatment programs in accordance with policy and procedure.