Correctional Casework Counselor: Inmate Reentry

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

Job summary

Casework Counselor II at Lunenburg Correctional Center provides comprehensive case management and ensures timely classification paperwork. The role focuses on planning for inmate release and promoting pro-social outcomes during incarceration.

It emphasizes counseling, staff training, and acting as a role model to enhance security and rehabilitation, while ensuring clear written and verbal communication with inmates and colleagues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in counseling, rehabilitation, or casework management.
• Experience facilitating rehabilitative programs.
• Experience preparing reports.
• Able to counsel inmates and communicate effectively in writing.

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, including classification.
• Promote staff and inmate development through training.
• Act as a role model to enhance facility security and pro-social behaviors.

Skills

Counseling

Casework

Rehabilitation

Communication

Training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Casework Counselor II at Lunenburg Correctional Center provides comprehensive case management and ensures timely classification paperwork. The role focuses on planning for inmate release and promoting pro-social outcomes during incarceration.

It emphasizes counseling, staff training, and acting as a role model to enhance security and rehabilitation, while ensuring clear written and verbal communication with inmates and colleagues.