Correctional Counselor

CoreCivic; Lake City (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Counselor in Florida to join our Unit Management Team and address inmate concerns. The role involves delivering services and programs, maintaining caseloads, and performing daily rounds to uphold safety and security in a secure setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, FDLE certification or eligibility, ability to work any shift, and a valid driver's license. CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
• One year of correctional officer experience required; two or more years preferred.
• Must be certified in Corrections through the FDLE and in good standing or meet FDLE eligibility guidelines to become certified.
• Must be available to work any hours, any shift.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age 18.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine duties of a Correctional Counselor as part of the Unit Management Team to resolve inmate issues.
• Ensure services and programs are delivered to inmates as designed.
• Maintain a caseload of inmates to resolve daily living issues before they escalate.
• Make daily rounds through units, observe operations, and ensure safety and security.
• Conduct one-on-one meetings with inmates regarding grievances and resolve within policy.

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

$25.43 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

$25.43 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 Correctional 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.
• Must be certified in the discipline of Corrections through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and in good standing; or must meet the FDLE eligibility guidelines and become a Certified Correctional Officer in accordance with the process defined by subsection 1 1B-27.002 F.A.C.
• Must be available to work any hours, any shift.
• 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.