Program Counselor
About The Position
The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) seeks Program Counselors for the Counseling Services Unit within the Division of Programs and Community Partnerships. Under direction of the Executive Director, Deputy Directors, and Program Managers assigned to the Counseling Services Units, the Program Counselor provides behavior modification programming to individuals in custody in correctional custody. The position involves daily interaction with individuals on assigned housing units, implementation of rehabilitative and behavioral modification programs, and collaboration with correctional staff and providers to support program goals and the safety and security of designated housing areas.
Requirements
- Meet one of the following qualification pathways: a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties; high school graduation or equivalent and six years of such experience; or equivalent education and/or experience.
- Regardless of qualification pathway, have at least one year of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working directly with juveniles ages 10–18, young adults, or adults in a group, community, educational, or institutional setting.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of correctional staff.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and prepare written reports and documents.
- Knowledge of human development and behavior, counseling techniques, behavior modification, and intervention techniques.
- Ability to mentor and provide positive interaction, guidance, and leadership to people in custody.
- Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal, analytical, research, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Interact daily with individuals on assigned housing units for extended periods.
- Implement rehabilitative and behavioral modification programs and services.
- Coordinate daily living activities.
- Enforce behavioral modification program and facility rules.
- Participate in and facilitate individual and group treatment activities.
- Support and promote rehabilitation and treatment programs.
- Attend training sessions, workshops, and staff meetings to improve knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Work with uniformed correctional staff and providers in a multidisciplinary team to achieve rehabilitative program goals.
- Prepare reports and document treatment progress, group interaction, and positive behavior.
- Recommend modifications to treatment plans.
- Mentor and intervene with individuals exhibiting behavioral problems.
- Help deescalate conflicts and manage non-compliance with program rules.
- Encourage positive interactions, behaviors, attitudes, ethics, and morals.
- Motivate individuals to maintain general sanitation and hygienic living quarters.
- Respond alongside uniformed correctional staff to manage incidents in designated housing areas and ensure safety and security.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
