Correctional Counselor with 1000 Hiring Bonus

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus of $1,000

Supportive workplace environment

Job summary

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is seeking a Correctional Counselor to provide a secure environment for adults in a community correctional halfway house. You’ll be responsible for implementing program rules, monitoring residents, and facilitating positive decisions among them.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree or relevant experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage crisis situations effectively. A $1,000 hiring bonus is being offered for this rewarding opportunity.

Qualifications

• Must maintain good communication with residents and staff.
• Ability to cope with high stress situations.
• CPR/First Aid certification may be obtained after hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and secure environment for residents.
• Implement and monitor program components and procedures.
• Perform urinalysis and/or Breathalyzer tests as needed.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Day to day problem solving skills

Experience in crisis management

Computer literate

Education

Associate's degree or 1-2 years experience in a related field

Job description

Description

Lutheran Social Service MN is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize and reward employees. Consider joining us!

$1,000 Hiring Bonus!

Job Description

As a Correctional Counselor you will provide a safe, secure, consistent environment for adult males residing in a community correctional halfway house. In this role you will be responsible to implement and monitor program components and procedures relating to house rules and encourage and support residents for positive decisions and personal accountability. You must maintain good communication with all residents and staff and keep order and security in the house by monitoring residents' whereabouts, screening visitors, enforcing regulations, and reminding residents of expectations related to sobriety, hygiene, household duties/rules and program participation. You will provide crisis intervention when necessary; identify and resolve/de‑escalate minor conflicts by continuous observation and early intervention and perform urinalysis and/or Breathalyzer tests on residents as needed. You will log all phone information, important events/ issues while on duty and communicate important information to other staff members verbally and in writing regarding resident behaviors, health, location or other issues.

Job Requirements

• An Associate's degree or one to two years of experience in a related field.
• Computer literate.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Day to day problem solving skills and demonstrated reliability and integrity.
• Experience in crisis management.
• Understanding of mental and physical illnesses.
• Ability to cope with high stress situations and confrontational residents while maintaining control of the situation and making appropriate decisions.
• CPR/First Aid certification; may be obtained after hire.

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