Counselor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with company match up to 7%

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement/loan repayment

Discounts on services/entertainment

Job summary

Spectrum Health Systems in Bridgewater, MA is seeking a Counselor responsible for educating inmates in the Department of Correction approved curriculum and for accurate case records. The role requires working hours to meet organizational needs, which may include evenings and weekends.

Qualifications include a BA/MA or 2 years of equivalent experience in criminal justice, human services, education or related field; DOC experience and/or alcohol/drug certification preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensuring inmates are provided with education in the curriculum approved by the Department of Correction and accurate written documentation in case records.
• Participating in a multi-disciplinary team meeting on a weekly basis or as directed.
• Working hours to meet business needs, including evenings and weekends when required.

Education

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

Job description

Location: Bridgewater, MA, Old Colony Correctional Center, Boston Pre Release and Massachusetts Treatment CenterSchedule: 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 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.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