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Educational Counselor, P/T

CoreCivic•Youngstown, OH
•Onsite
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About The Position

At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We are currently seeking an Educational Counselor, PT who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting. Come join a team that is dedicated to making an impact for the people and communities we serve. The Educational Counselor, PT provides academic and vocational guidance, and counsels inmates/residents to assist them in achieving more effective personal, social, educational and vocational development and adjustment. They will coordinate and administer mandated or standardized tests to evaluate inmate/student progress and determine program effectiveness. This role assists in maintaining student enrollment in the Education Department, and teaches as necessary. This is a part-time position that regularly works less than 30 hours per week.

Requirements

  • Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Education is required.
  • Three years of experience in a full-time professional education position is required.
  • Experience in Microsoft Office or other similar software applications is required.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

  • A Master's degree in Education is preferred.
  • A teaching licensure is preferred.
  • Must possess or be eligible for certification, license or other credentials if required by contract and/or state of employment.

Responsibilities

  • Collect, organize and analyze information about individuals through records, tests, interviews and professional sources, to appraise their interest, aptitudes, abilities and personality characteristics.
  • Evaluates inmates/students to assist with vocational, and academic post-release planning, and to ensure enrollment in appropriate classes.
  • Counsel inmates/students to assist them in defining goals, and planning and documenting a program of study reflecting their interests, abilities and needs.
  • Administer Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) and evaluates test results to determine student enrollment in appropriate classes.
  • Assess the accomplishments of inmates/students and maintains progress reports as required
  • Provides occupational, educational and other information to aid inmates/students in formulating realistic educational and vocational plans.
  • Maintains a career center with current information concerning job opportunities and strives to implement by instruction and action, the department's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

Benefits

  • CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.

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