Counselor

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.; Gardner (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance/addi

Company-paid life insurance/employee

Generous paid time off accrual

Tuition reimbursement/loan repayment

401k with company match up to 7%

Discounts on services/entertainment

Job summary

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. in Gardner, MA is seeking a Counselor to provide education in an approved curriculum to inmates and document case records. This full-time role requires delivering education per departmental standards and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The position may require working more than 40 hours weekly, including evenings and weekends. Benefits include health and retirement plans, tuition assistance, and life insurance.

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

• Ensure inmates receive education in the approved curriculum and maintain case-record documentation.
• Participate in weekly multi-disciplinary team meetings as directed.
• Work hours may exceed 40 per week, including evenings and weekends.

Education

BA/MA or 2 years equivalent experience

DOC experience / Alcohol/Drug certification preferred

Job description

Location: Gardner, MA. NCCI Gardner

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Pay 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, $30.80/hour (61,600 annually)

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurance/additional voluntary insurances
• Company-paid life insurance/employee assistance programs
• Generous paid time off accrual
• Tuition reimbursement/loan repayment options
• 401k with company match up to 7%!
• Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment nationwide

The 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 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.

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