Cognitive Counselor: Indian Creek Correctional Center #00656

Virginia Department of Corrections; Chesapeake (VA); Sur place; USD 49 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Virginia Department of Corrections in Virginia is seeking a Cognitive Counselor: Indian Creek Correctional Center to plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate inmate reentry and cognitive community programs based on evidence-based practices.

The role emphasizes effective communication, managing treatment progress, and supervising program groups within the Cognitive Therapeutic Community framework at Indian Creek Correctional Center.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of social work or rehabilitative counseling principles and casework methods.
• Ability to resolve conflict and model pro-social behavior.
• Experience co-leading multidisciplinary teams and documenting inmate treatment progress.
• Familiarity with evidence-based practices in inmate reentry and cognitive communities.

Responsabilités

• Plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate reentry and cognitive community programs.
• Address criminogenic needs and motivate change through treatment planning.
• Monitor housing and job assignments, progress, and program participation.
• Sponsor and facilitate program groups and supervise volunteers where appropriate.

Connaissances

Social work knowledge

Rehabilitative counseling

Motivational interviewing

Conflict resolution

Team leadership

Documentation of progress

Formation

Professional certification in human services or counseling

Description du poste

Title: Cognitive Counselor: Indian Creek Correctional Center #00656

State Role Title: Counselor II

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

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Indian Creek Correctional Ctr

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

To plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate the institution’s approach to inmate reentry and cognitive community based on principles of evidence-based practices. Operations, programs, and services are founded on the well-established, contemporary body of evidence-based practices for inmate management that complement traditional security tools and incorporate the following: effective communication; identifying inmate criminal risks and treatment needs; motivating inmate change through case plan agreements, incentives and sanctions; and providing programs/services to address criminogenic needs. Also responsible for monitoring, tracking, and managing housing assignments; job assignments; progress; programmatic activities and review of inmates participating in the Cognitive Therapeutic Community (CTC). Sponsors and/or facilitates program groups and supervises volunteers as appropriate.

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. Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict and role model pro-social values and responsible behavior. Demonstrated ability to manage clinical/therapeutic boundaries, and to co-lead multidisciplinary teams while evaluating and documenting inmate treatment progress.

Additional Considerations

Work experience with inmates in reentry, pre-release and/or cognitive community settings. Professional certification in a relevant human services field or counseling discipline.

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

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]

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.