Correctional Counselor - Transform Lives & Reentry

Odyssey House of Utah; South Salt Lake (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Continuing Education

Transit Pass

Monthly Incentives

Casual Work Environment

Job summary

Odyssey House of Utah is seeking a full-time Correctional Counselor to serve at Salt Lake City Jail. You will work Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, helping inmates access wrap-around community support and maintain client safety.

Odyssey House offers growth opportunities, strong internal promotion, and comprehensive health, retirement, and PTO benefits, plus tuition reimbursement, transit pass, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in recovery.
• Experience facilitating groups.
• Willingness to learn.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field or program graduate in good standing preferred but not required.
• Ability to pass Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office Background Screening

Responsibilities

• Assess clients' needs and connect them with appropriate resources.
• Coordinate care with clinical and correctional staff.
• Accurately document services and maintain client safety.
• Provide client skills development services and support long-term success.

Skills

Passion for community service

Communication skills

Reliability

Self-starter

Teachable

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field or program graduate in good standing preferred but not required

Job description

Odyssey House of Utah is seeking a full-time Correctional Counselor to serve at Salt Lake City Jail. You will work Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, helping inmates access wrap-around community support and maintain client safety.

Odyssey House offers growth opportunities, strong internal promotion, and comprehensive health, retirement, and PTO benefits, plus tuition reimbursement, transit pass, and ongoing professional development.