Counselor

Spectrum Health Systems; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance programs

PTO accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Loan repayment options

401k with company match

Discounts

Job summary

Massachusetts Department of Corrections in Framingham, MA is seeking a Counselor for full-time, 40 hours per week. The role entails ensuring inmates receive education per approved curricula and documenting case records.

Weekly multidisciplinary meetings and overtime may be required to meet organizational needs. The position requires a BA/MA or equivalent in criminal justice, human services, education, or related fields, with DOC experience or alcohol/drug certification preferred.

Qualifications

• BA/MA or 2 years equivalent experience in criminal justice, human services, education or closely related field required
• DOC experience and/or Alcohol/Drug certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that all inmates are provided with education in the assigned curriculum approved by the Department of Correction and are responsible for written documentation in the case records
• Participating in a multi-disciplinary team meeting on a weekly basis or as directed
• Working the hours required to meet the business needs of the organization including the ability to work more than 40 hours in a work week which may include evening and weekend programming

Education

BA/MA or 2 years equivalent experience in criminal justice, human services, education or closely related field

Job description

Location: Framingham, MA - Massachusetts Department of CorrectionsSchedule: Full-time, 40 hours per weekPay rate: $26.92/hour ($56,000 annually) If candidates are able to successfully complete and pass an internal Spanish Fluency Assessment, employees would be eligible for a 10% salary increase, $29.6154/hour (61,000 annually)Benefits:Health, dental, vision insurance/additional voluntary insurancesCompany-paid life insurance/employee assistance programsGenerous paid time off accrualTuition reimbursement/loan repayment options401k with company match up to 7%!Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment nationwideThe Counselor is responsible for:Ensuring that all inmates are provided with education in the assigned curriculum approved by the Department of Correction and are responsible for written documentation in the case recordsParticipating in a multi-disciplinary team meeting on a weekly basis or as directedWorking the hours required to meet the business needs of the organization including the ability to work more than 40 hours in a work week which may include evening and weekend programmingQualifications:BA/MA or 2 years equivalent experience in criminal justice, human services, education or closely related field requiredDOC experience and/or Alcohol/ Drug certification preferred