Special Housing Program Coordinator, Correctional Counselor with Entry level option (Salem)
About The Position
The Oregon State Correctional Institution (OSCI) is seeking a motivated, collaborative professional for the role of Special Housing Coordinator. This position provides leadership, structure, and coordination for programming within the Special Housing Unit. Candidates who do not meet the minimum qualifications for the Correctional Counselor may be considered as an underfill in the Entry Correctional Counselor classification, receiving pay in accordance with the lower classification's salary range until they meet the full qualifications. The Special Housing Program Coordinator is responsible for directing, managing, and coordinating all program activities within OSCI’s Special Housing Unit. This role is critical in supporting Adults in Custody (AIC) stabilization, behavior change, and successful transition back to the general population while maintaining institutional safety and security.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science, criminal justice or related field with major coursework in behavioral science; AND two (2) years of professional counseling experience working with clientele in a social service or rehabilitative program
- Three (3) years of experience in a social service, rehabilitative, or correctional program with primary responsibility for guiding and/or counseling individuals or groups in the solution of occupational, educational, personal, or social problems AND two (2) years of professional counseling experience working with clientele in a social service or rehabilitative program
- Master's degree in a behavioral science or criminal justice AND one (1) year of professional counseling experience working with clientele in a social service or rehabilitative program
- Professional counseling experience must include providing supportive counseling to clients on a one-to-one basis with full responsibility for developing and managing each case plan
- For Entry Level/Underfill: Three (3) years of experience in a social service, rehabilitative, or correctional program with primary responsibility for guiding and/or counseling individuals or groups in the solution of occupational, educational, personal, or social problems; OR a Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science or a related field with major courses in behavioral science
Nice To Haves
- Ability to create and implement program components that align with sound corrections policy to support AIC transition
- Experience facilitating evidence‑based programs such as Getting Started, Social Values, Responsible Thinking, Self‑Control, Peer Relationships, Family Ties, Substance Use, and Seeking Employment
- Ability to utilize motivational interviewing and Trauma Informed Care techniques during program facilitation and individual interventions
- Experience recording data, tracking participants, and evaluating participation details in coordination with resource providers and multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to meet with AICs one‑on‑one to review curriculum assignments and provide individual services
- Experience preparing weekly and monthly reports for multidisciplinary teams and facility leadership to support unit data updates
- Ability to closely collaborate with stakeholders such as security, BHS, and medical
- Meeting the full qualifications for the Correctional Counselor position
Responsibilities
- Create and implement existing and new program components that are consistent with sound corrections policy to enhance AIC transition
- Facilitates evidence-based programs in special housing units statewide, some examples include Getting Started, Social Values, Responsible Thinking, Self-Control, Peer Relationships, Family ties, Substance Use, and Seeking Employment
- Utilizes techniques such as motivational interviewing and Trauma Informed Care, derived from contractor or internal DOC trainers, to facilitate behavior change and address identified patterns of behavior
- Records data, tracks participants, and evaluates participation detail while collaborating with resource providers and multi-disciplinary teams
- Meets with AICs one-on-one to review curriculum assignments assigned by special housing program coordinators and provide individual services
- Prepares and provides weekly and monthly reports to multidisciplinary teams and the Assistant Superintendent of Special Housing to assist with updating unit data
Benefits
- Family health, vision, and dental insurance
- Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
- 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
- Optional short and long-term disability
- Term life insurance
- Fully paid retirement program
- Oregon Saving Growth Plan
- Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
