Prison Counselor: Inmate Support & Rehab

State of Michigan; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Corrections is seeking a Prison Counselor to work in a housing unit, offering casework support and serving as a resource for prisoners. You will coordinate with housing unit staff to manage operations and monitor progress in treatment programs.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field and relevant professional experience in prison counseling. This is a drug and alcohol test-designated position with ethical standards and background

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, corrections or related field.
• Experience in prison counseling or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional prison counseling in a housing unit.
• Perform casework and assist prisoners with questions as a resource person.
• Collaborate with RUM, sergeants, and housing unit corrections officers to manage housing unit operations.
• Evaluate prisoner behavior to assess progress in treatment programs.

Skills

Prison counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice / related field

Job description

The Michigan Department of Corrections is seeking a Prison Counselor to work in a housing unit, offering casework support and serving as a resource for prisoners. You will coordinate with housing unit staff to manage operations and monitor progress in treatment programs.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field and relevant professional experience in prison counseling. This is a drug and alcohol test-designated position with ethical standards and background