Special Housing Program Coordinator, Correctional Counselor (Wilsonville) for ODOC or OCE employees only
About The Position
Special Housing Program Coordinator, Correctional Counselor (Wilsonville) for ODOC or OCE employees only Coffee Creek Correctional Facility – Wilsonville, Oregon Oregon Department of Corrections Coffee Creek Correctional Facility is seeking a motivated, collaborative professional to step into the role of Special Housing Coordinator. This position provides leadership, structure, and coordination for programming within the Special Housing Units. This position is available for current regular status employees of the Oregon Department of Corrections or Oregon Corrections Enterprises. About the Job – Your Role The Special Housing Program Coordinator is responsible for directing, managing, and coordinating all program activities within CCCF’s Special Housing Unit. This role is critical in supporting AIC stabilization, behavior change, and successful transition back to 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 have two (2) years of professional counseling experience working with clientele in a social service or rehabilitative program; OR
- 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; OR
- 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.
- Experience in any security series position in and of itself does not substitute for the required minimum qualifications.
- NOTE: 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.
Nice To Haves
- Possess a current Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) certification
- Experience working with the female population and an understanding of gender-responsive practices
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
Mid Level
