Cognitive Counselor: Green Rock Correctional Center #00406

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Cognitive Counselor at Green Rock Correctional Center to coordinate and implement inmate management plans using evidence-based practices. You will work to identify risks, motivate change, and provide programming to address criminogenic needs.

Responsibilities include supervising and documenting progress, co-leading multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining professional boundaries in a correctional setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of social work or rehabilitative counseling principles and casework methods.
• Effective oral and written communication; ability to document progress.
• Ability to manage clinical boundaries and co-lead multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate plan, implement, and quality-control institution-wide inmate management approaches.
• Apply evidence-based practices including communication, risk identification, and programming to address criminogenic needs.

Skills

Social work knowledge

Rehabilitative counseling

Motivational interviewing

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Team collaboration

Progress documentation

Job description

Title: Cognitive Counselor: Green Rock Correctional Center #00406

State Role Title: Counselor II

Hiring Range: $49,391.00 - $76,332.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Green Rock Correctional Center

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

Coordinate plan, implement, and on-going quality control of institution-wide approaches to Inmate management in area of personal expertise based on the principles of evidence-based practices. Operations and services are founded on the well-established, contemporary body of evidence-based practices for Inmate management that in addition to traditional security tools incorporates the following: effective communication; identifying Inmate criminal risks and substance abuse treatment needs; motivating Inmate change through case plan agreements, incentives, and sanctions; and providing programming/services to address criminogenic needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of social work or rehabilitative counseling, and of casework and treatment methods including motivational interviewing and various intervention techniques. Knowledge of inmate programs and supervision techniques. Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing. Ability to resolve conflict and role model pro-social values and responsible behavior. Ability to manage clinical/therapeutic boundaries, and to co-lead multidisciplinary teams while evaluating and documenting inmate treatment progress.

Additional Considerations

Advance knowledge in social work, rehabilitative counseling or other related human services field. Professional certification in a relevant human services field or counseling discipline. Working experience with inmates in reentry, pre-release and/or cognitive community settings.

EEO/DEI Statement

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Veteran & Service Member Statement

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.

Alternative Hiring Process / AHP Letter

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.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

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