SOTMP Social Work/Counselor II - CTCF

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the State of Colorado, Department of Corrections, at the Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility. The role involves assessing inmates for sexual violence risk, developing treatment plans, and providing offense-specific treatment through group and individual therapy. The Social Work/Counselor II will document interventions, provide reports for community corrections and parole boards, consult with staff and agencies, and conduct workshops for offender support systems. The position also emphasizes maintaining a safe and secure clinical and correctional environment, reporting violations, attending training, and participating in program development meetings. Responsibilities include reviewing sex offender evaluations, providing training on offender management, and analyzing program statistics.

Requirements

• Current, valid Colorado license or registered candidate as a: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Candidate (LMFTC) or Addiction Counselor Candidate (ADDC).
• Current, valid full license from Colorado in any of the above fields also meets the requirements for this classification.
• If appointed to a position, you have 30 days after completion of the Training Academy to apply to obtain listing with the Colorado Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB).
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Drivers must maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver’s license.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Have NO felony convictions.
• Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application.
• Successfully pass all modules of the six-week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics.
• Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics.
• Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security.
• Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently.
• Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner.
• Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders.
• Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments.
• Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings.
• Willing and able to travel.
• Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule.
• TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.
• Successful completion of a background investigation is required.
• Employees may use marijuana in their personal time but are prohibited from working while under the influence of any substance, including marijuana.
• A drug test will be administered to all new employees; employees must successfully pass.
• Random drug screening will occur throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Sex Offender Treatment and Monitoring Program (SOTMP)

Responsibilities

• Review records and interview inmates to assess sexual violence level, treatment needs, and treatment amenability.
• Develop and modify individual treatment plans and goals as required by individual needs of the inmates.
• Provide offense specific treatment to sex offenders by conducting group therapy (Track I, Track II, Intensive Treatment Community, etc.) and supplemental individual therapy, status reviews, homework assignment reviews and feedback, and evaluations according to the Sex Offender Treatment and Monitoring Program (SOTMP) program design.
• Document assessment and treatment interventions, progress or lack of, utilizing the appropriate department forms and codes for mental health files and departmental data bases.
• Assure continuity of care for sex offenders by providing written reports for consideration of community corrections placement and Parole Board hearings, following SOTMP therapist manuals and protocols, providing necessary information to receiving agencies, providers and facilities.
• Provide consultation to staff, other agencies, and boards inside and outside DOC.
• Conduct workshops and follow up contact for the family and community support systems of sex offenders.
• Promotes and is accountable for the safety and security of the clinical and correctional environment through conscientious observations, and sensitive item contraband control.
• Informs supervisor of any violations of safety and security through the report writing process.
• Attends training programs as assigned, including self-defense course to ensure self-protection skills.
• Participate in Sex Offender Treatment & Monitoring Program meetings to design and update program content, receive training, conduct staffing on inmates throughout the DOC to determine treatment recommendations for SOTMP and other mental health services to ensure consistent delivery of sex offender treatment services throughout the DOC.
• Review sex offender specific evaluations.
• Provide training for the correctional system regarding the philosophy, rationale, treatment and management of sex offenders' high risk behaviors in a therapeutic community.
• Participate in sub-committees.
• Research, maintain and analyze program statistics.

Benefits

• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined; Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans.
• Medical and dental health plans
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Paid life insurance
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• Wellness program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED