Prison Counselor - Casework & Behavioral Rehab

State of Michigan; Jackson (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Michigan Department of Corrections seeks a Prison Counselor to act as a resource person and counselor within a housing unit. The role includes collaborating with Housing Unit Administrative Team and corrections staff to manage housing operations and evaluate prisoner progress in treatment programs.

Education requires a bachelor's degree in a related field; the position notes multiple pathways across Counselor levels and emphasizes policy-based evaluations of inmate behavior.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field.
• No specific type or amount of experience required for Prison Counselor 9 per the job spec.

Responsibilities

• Work as a professional prison counselor in a prison housing area.
• Assist prisoners with questions and act as a resource person for the prisoner population.
• Collaborate with Housing Unit Administrative Team, RUM, Sergeants and Housing Unit Corrections officers to manage housing unit operations.
• Evaluate prisoners' behavior to determine progress in treatment programs.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Michigan Department of Corrections seeks a Prison Counselor to act as a resource person and counselor within a housing unit. The role includes collaborating with Housing Unit Administrative Team and corrections staff to manage housing operations and evaluate prisoner progress in treatment programs.

Education requires a bachelor's degree in a related field; the position notes multiple pathways across Counselor levels and emphasizes policy-based evaluations of inmate behavior.