Correctional Counselor

Management & Training Corporation; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and prescription drug

Dental benefits

Life insurance

PTO

9 paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Holiday leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) operates the Panama City Release Center in Panama City, FL. This full-time role supports supervision, counseling, custody and employment development for inmates, aligning with ACA standards and FDOC directives.

You will implement program readiness, prepare progress reports, maintain inmate records, and coordinate with clinical services as needed, while ensuring safety and adherence to facility policies.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma/GED.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and computer proficiency required.
• Valid driver's license in the state of Florida with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Responsibilities

• Provide inmates with institutional rules, regulations, operational procedures and other information relating to the inmate’s initial and continued adjustment to the institution.
• Creates and maintains up-to-date progress reports for each inmate for evaluating progress toward program completion.
• Maintains and initiates changes in inmate records; observes inmates to determine needs for referral to clinical services.
• Conducts group orientation and employment skills sessions.
• Promotes reentry readiness by preparing inmates for participation in career readiness programs.
• Read, review, and apply information in inmate records related to health, safety and facility security; inform staff as needed.
• Count, feed and supervise inmates in housing, work and other areas.
• Provide custody and security of inmates including observation; handling long periods of sitting/standing.
• Transfer and transport inmates; restrain assaultive inmates as needed.
• Incumbent may work overtime; regular attendance is required.
• Model positive social skills and provide feedback on interventions; ensure accountability of staff, inmates and property.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Bereavement leave

Job Description

Pay: $20.00/hr.

Location: 3609 West Highway 390, Panama City, FL., 32405

Status: Full Time

Benefit Package Includes

• Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 9 paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Civic duty and military leave
• Opportunities for job advancement

Impact lives with Management & Training Corporation (MTC)! At the Panama City Release Center in Panama City, FL, our foundation is based upon the philosophies of caring about others, giving back, and making a social impact. We provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while helping an at-risk population receive the treatment necessary for success on their road back to a healthy, productive life.

Position Summary

Reports to the operations supervisor. Provide supervision, counseling, custody and control, employment development and coordination, and other related services in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC) directives.

Essential Functions

• Provide inmates with institutional rules, regulations, operational procedures and other information relating to the inmate’s initial and continued adjustment to the institution; helps inmates learn problem solving techniques for their behavioral or social adjustment problems.
• Creates and maintains up-to-date progress reports for each individual inmate for the purpose of evaluating inmates’ progress toward program completion.
• Maintains and initiates changes in inmate records; observes inmates to determine needs for referral to clinical services for psychiatric treatment or other supportive services.
• Conducts group orientation and employment skills sessions.
• Promotes reentry readiness by preparing inmates for participation in career readiness programs.
• Read, review, and properly apply information found in inmate records which is related to the inmate’s health and safety and to the security of the facility; provide appropriate information to other staff on a need to know basis; comply with all policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Count, feed and supervise inmates in housing, work and other areas, which include climbing stairs.
• Provide custody and security of inmates including observation of inmates, which includes long periods of sitting and standing.
• Transfer and transport inmates by walking or riding in vehicles. Restrain and secure assaultive inmates as needed.
• It is expected the incumbent will work overtime when directed to do so.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
• Maintain accountability of staff, inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Education And Experience Requirements

A minimum of a high school diploma/GED. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and computer proficiency required. Valid driver's license in the state of Florida with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Post Hire Requirements

Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.

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