Correctional Casework Counselor - Inmate Support & Release

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

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.