Correctional Counselor

Company: Core Civic
Location: Youngstown
Posted on: March 13, 2023

Job Description:

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 a Correctional Counselorwho 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.

Perform routine duties of a Correctional Counselor is a uniformed, security trained member of the Unit Management Team responsible for resolving daily inmate issues before they become significant matters, incidents or grievances.

• Perform routine duties of a Correctional Counselor is a uniformed, security trained member of the Unit Management Team responsible for resolving daily inmate issues before they become significant matters, incidents or grievances.
• Ensure that services and programs are delivered to inmates assigned to the unit at a time and manner as designed.
• Maintain a caseload of inmates with the primary purpose of resolving daily living issues before they expand into significant incidents.
• Make daily rounds through assigned units talking with staff and inmates, observing operations and interactions between staff and inmates in the unit, ensuring the unit is operating in a safe and secure manner and anticipates situations.
• Conduct one-on-one meetings with inmates regarding grievance or potential grievance matters and resolve the situation within the framework of policy.
  
  Qualifications:
  
  • High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
  • One year of correctional officer experience required; two or more years experience preferred.
  • Additional education may be substituted for the experience on a year-for-year basis.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • Minimum Age Requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.
    
    CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE - including Disability/Veteran.

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