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Correctional Counselor

MTC CorrectionsMiami, FL
Onsite

About The Position

Begin a career in criminal justice at Miami North Community Release Center in Miami FL. and work towards becoming a law enforcement professional. This position provides supervision, counseling, custody and control, employment development and coordination, and other related services in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC) directives.

Requirements

  • A minimum of a high school diploma/GED.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and computer proficiency required.
  • Valid driver's license in the state of Florida with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
  • Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Provide inmates with institutional rules, regulations, operational procedures and other information relating to the inmate’s initial and continued adjustment to the institution; helps inmates learn problem solving techniques for their behavioral or social adjustment problems.
  • Creates and maintains up-to-date progress reports for each individual inmate for the purpose of evaluating inmates’ progress toward program completion.
  • Maintains and initiates changes in inmate records; observes inmates to determine needs for referral to clinical services for psychiatric treatment or other supportive services.
  • Conducts group orientation and employment skills sessions.
  • Promotes reentry readiness by preparing inmates for participation in career readiness programs.
  • Read, review, and properly apply information found in inmate records which is related to the inmate’s health and safety and to the security of the facility; provide appropriate information to other staff on a need to know basis; comply with all policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Count, feed and supervise inmates in housing, work and other areas, which include climbing stairs.
  • It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Benefits

  • Health/dental/vision/life insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • 9 paid holidays
  • Opportunities for job advancement

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