Correctional Counselor

CoreCivic; Alamo (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Counselor to join our Unit Management Team in a secure, institutional setting. The position involves resolving daily inmate issues, delivering services and programs, and maintaining a caseload to prevent incidents.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, with 1 year of correctional officer experience required and 2+ years preferred. A valid driver’s license and being at least 18 are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• 1 year correctional officer experience required; 2+ years preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Minimum age 18 years.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine duties of a Correctional Counselor as a uniformed, security trained member of the Unit Management Team responsible for resolving daily inmate issues before they become significant matters, incidents or grievances.
• Ensure that services and programs are delivered to inmates assigned to the unit in a timely and designed manner.
• Maintain a caseload of inmates with the primary purpose of resolving daily living issues before they expand into significant incidents.
• Make daily rounds through assigned units, speaking with staff and inmates, observing operations and interactions to ensure safety and security.
• Conduct one-on-one meetings with inmates regarding grievances or potential grievances and resolve the situation within policy.

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year correctional officer experience required; 2+ years preferred

Job description

$25.56 per hour
At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We are currently seeking a

$25.56 per hour
At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We are currently seeking aCorrectional Counselor who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting. Come join a team that is dedicated to making an impact for the people and communities we serve.
Perform routine duties of a Correctional Counselor is a uniformed, security trained member of the Unit Management Team responsible for resolving daily inmate issues before they become significant matters, incidents or grievances.

• Perform routine duties of a Correctional Counselor is a uniformed, security trained member of the Unit Management Team responsible for resolving daily inmate issues before they become significant matters, incidents or grievances.
• Ensure that services and programs are delivered to inmates assigned to the unit at a time and manner as designed.
• Maintain a caseload of inmates with the primary purpose of resolving daily living issues before they expand into significant incidents.
• Make daily rounds through assigned units talking with staff and inmates, observing operations and interactions between staff and inmates in the unit, ensuring the unit is operating in a safe and secure manner and anticipates situations.
• Conduct one-on-one meetings with inmates regarding grievance or potential grievance matters and resolve the situation within the framework of policy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
• One year of correctional officer experience required; two or more years experience preferred.
• Additional education may be substituted for the experience on a year-for-year basis.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE – including Disability/Veteran.