Correctional Counselor - Resolve Issues & Guide Inmates

CoreCivic; Shelby (MT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Counselor dedicated to providing high-quality care in an institutional, secure setting. The role involves routine counseling duties within the Unit Management Team to address inmate issues before they escalate.

You will maintain an inmate caseload, deliver scheduled services, and conduct daily rounds to ensure safety and security, resolving grievances per policy while coordinating with staff and inmates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
• One year of correctional officer experience required; two or more years experience preferred.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

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 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.

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

CoreCivic is seeking a Correctional Counselor dedicated to providing high-quality care in an institutional, secure setting. The role involves routine counseling duties within the Unit Management Team to address inmate issues before they escalate.

You will maintain an inmate caseload, deliver scheduled services, and conduct daily rounds to ensure safety and security, resolving grievances per policy while coordinating with staff and inmates.