Casework Counselor: Inmate Rehab & Release Planning

Virginia Department of Corrections; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Corrections seeks a Casework Counselor at Haynesville Correctional Center to provide comprehensive case management, ensure timely classification paperwork, and coordinate inmate employment. The role focuses on adult inmate release planning and counseling, and includes training staff and guiding inmates toward pro-social behaviors to enhance security.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and experience in counseling or casework; proficiency in MS Office and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in counseling, rehabilitation, or casework management.
• Experience preparing reports and communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Position provides comprehensive case management services by ensuring all relevant classification paperwork is timely, accurate and complete.
• Ensures inmates are appropriately employed during their incarceration.
• The position focuses on adult inmate release planning and performing case management/counseling which includes classification.
• Promotes the development of self and staff through providing training.
• Acts as a role model by providing guidance/direction for inmates in a correctional facility, which enhances facility security and promotes long-term pro-social behaviors

Skills

Counseling

Rehabilitation

Casework management

Report writing

Communication

Inmate interaction

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Virginia Department of Corrections seeks a Casework Counselor at Haynesville Correctional Center to provide comprehensive case management, ensure timely classification paperwork, and coordinate inmate employment. The role focuses on adult inmate release planning and counseling, and includes training staff and guiding inmates toward pro-social behaviors to enhance security.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and experience in counseling or casework; proficiency in MS Office and