Casework Counselor: Lawrenceville Correctional Center #00178

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia's Department of Corrections invites applications for a Casework Counselor at Lawrenceville Correctional Center. The Counselor II conducts comprehensive case management, ensures timely classification, inmate employment, and release planning, and provides staff training to promote pro-social behaviors and enhance security.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, with experience in counseling or case management, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in counseling, rehabilitation, or casework management.
• Experience facilitating rehabilitative programs.
• Experience preparing reports.
• Strong communication, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive case management and ensure classification paperwork is timely and accurate.
• Ensure inmates are appropriately employed during incarceration.
• Focus on adult inmate release planning and counseling; perform classification.
• Provide staff training and act as a role model for inmates to promote pro-social behavior.

Skills

Counseling

Case management

Inmate rehabilitation knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Casework Counselor: Lawrenceville Correctional Center #00178

State Role Title: Counselor II

Hiring Range: $49,391.00 - $71,353.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Lawrenceville CC

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

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

Minimum Qualifications

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 and to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Additional Considerations

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 and experience facilitating staff and inmate programs.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS / WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.