Correctional Case Manager - Impactful Counseling (FT)

Management & Training Corporation; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) operates at the Bay Correctional Facility in Panama City, FL, seeking a counselor to plan, coordinate, and implement professional counseling for inmates in line with ACA standards and state directives.

The role emphasizes individual and group counseling, PSD folder management, and ongoing education, vocational and social adjustment support within a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in counseling or related field required.
• Bachelor’s degree and one year related experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license in Florida with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Responsibilities

• Review detailed background file, conduct personal interview and test as necessary to analyze and recommend a program for each assigned inmate.
• Initiate and maintain individual personal social development (PSD) folder on each assigned inmate.
• Provide direct aid and counseling to inmates with personal needs or problems, i.e., sickness, injury, family problems, and other related personal problems.
• Provide continuous educational, vocational, personal and social adjustment counseling on an individual and group basis.
• Recommend necessary program modifications throughout each assigned inmate’s stay.
• Assist with development of plans, missions, objectives, schedules, policies, and programs for units within the facility.
• Make rounds through other areas in the facility where inmates may be temporarily housed, programmed and/or work which requires long periods of standing and walking.
• Make daily rounds through units to evaluate operations and to communicate with staff and inmates.
• Perform investigative duties involving incidents within units to include unit staff and/or inmates.
• Assist with pre-release and release preparation as required for contractual compliance.

Education

Associate’s degree in counseling or related field

Bachelor’s degree and 1 year related experience preferred

Job description

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) operates at the Bay Correctional Facility in Panama City, FL, seeking a counselor to plan, coordinate, and implement professional counseling for inmates in line with ACA standards and state directives.

The role emphasizes individual and group counseling, PSD folder management, and ongoing education, vocational and social adjustment support within a secure environment.