Counselor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k with company match

Job summary

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Counselor at the Shirley, MA facility to ensure inmates receive education per the Department of Correction curriculum and maintain accurate case records. The role involves participating in weekly multidisciplinary meetings and documenting progress.

The position may require hours beyond 40 per week, including evenings and weekends, to meet the institution’s business needs. A BA/MA or equivalent experience and DOC/Alcohol-Drug certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• BA/MA or 2 years equivalent experience in criminal justice, human services, education or closely related field.
• 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: Shirley, MA - Shirley Souza Baranowski Massachusetts Correctional Institution

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, $29.6154/hour (61,000 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