Prison Counselor: Casework & Rehabilitation Support

State of Michigan; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Corrections seeks a Prison Counselor to support housing unit operations, perform casework, answer prisoner questions, and serve as a resource within the population. You will collaborate with the Housing Unit Manager, sergeants and corrections officers to monitor progress through treatment programs.

The agency notes it is a Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer and highlights extensive benefits for military and veteran employees and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field as listed.
• One year of professional prison counseling experience for Counselor 9.
• Two years of professional prison counseling experience for Counselor 10 including one year at Counselor 10.

Responsibilities

• Provide prison counseling and assist prisoners with questions.
• Act as a resource person for the prisoner population.
• Collaborate with Housing Unit staff to manage housing operations and monitor progress through treatment programs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, correctional administration, criminology, psychology, social work, counseling and guidance, child development, sociology, school social work, social work administration, family relations, human services, or theology

Job description

The Michigan Department of Corrections seeks a Prison Counselor to support housing unit operations, perform casework, answer prisoner questions, and serve as a resource within the population. You will collaborate with the Housing Unit Manager, sergeants and corrections officers to monitor progress through treatment programs.

The agency notes it is a Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer and highlights extensive benefits for military and veteran employees and families.