Correctional Counselor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in counseling, rehabilitation, or casework management.
• Experience facilitating rehabilitative programs.
• Experience preparing reports.
• Working knowledge of principles and practices of counseling, of casework and treatment methods, of behavior modification, various intervention techniques and inmate restoration rehabilitation.
• Demonstrated ability to counsel and interact with inmates to develop, implement, and follow through on treatment plans.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Advance knowledge in Social Services, Counseling, Criminal Justice or other areas related to human services or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Previous experience working in adult counseling or corrections.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
• Certification in a specialized area, such as Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, CSAC, Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider, CSOTP.
• Bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices.
• Experience facilitating staff and inmate programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive case management services.
• Ensure all relevant classification paperwork is timely, accurate, and complete.
• Ensure inmates are appropriately employed during their incarceration.
• Focus on adult inmate release planning.
• Perform case management/counseling, including classification.
• Promote the development of self and staff through providing training.
• Act as a role model by providing guidance/direction for inmates.
• Enhance facility security and promote long-term pro-social behaviors.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.