Program Counselor

City of New York•New York, NY

1d•$62,868 - $72,298•Onsite

About The Position

The New York City Department of Correction seeks Program Counselors for its Counseling Services Unit within the Division of Programs and Community Partnerships. Under the direction of the Executive Director, Deputy Directors, and Program Managers assigned to the Counseling Services Units, Program Counselors provide behavior modification programming to individuals in custody in correctional facilities. The role supports rehabilitation and treatment while helping maintain safety and security in designated housing areas. The posting identifies the civil service title as Community Coordinator (56058).

Requirements

For the baccalaureate-degree pathway: a degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties described.
Alternatively, high school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in related community work or community-centered activities.
Equivalent education and/or experience may qualify, but all candidates must have at least one year of qualifying experience.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with correctional staff at all levels.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience working directly with juveniles ages 10–18, young adults, or adults in a group, community, educational, or institutional setting.

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.