POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions

• Conducts group and individual counseling.
• Addresses inmate concerns through case-management on unit, which may include completing institutional parole summaries and classification reassessments.
• Coordinates other institutional programs, which may include institutional employment, earned time, volunteer’s process, and programs implements by volunteer organizations.
• Maintains required and appropriate documentation of inmate records, which may include reports, logging of inmate’s programming, visitation lists, funeral furloughs, and reviews for inmates in administrative segregation.
• Serves as liaison to community providers, which may include parole authorities, court officials, and treatment service providers.
• Collects and date stamps communication forms from units. Also distributes answered communication forms to inmates.
• Completes any other duties as assigned by the Deputy Warden for Treatment, Clinical Supervisor, or Treatment Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of counseling theories and interventions.
• Awareness of multi-cultural issues in counseling.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle and operate personal computers, copiers, printers, radios, keys, telephones, and other office equipment.
• Ability to work independently on a variety of duties.
• Ability to train new staff in all duties of treatment counselor.
• Ability to oversee and train interns in all duties of treatment counselor.
• Ability to meet all employment criteria established by the Berks County Prison, which may include job interview, urine drug screen, physical/health assessment, criminal background check, aptitude assessment, psychological assessment, and interview by psychologist.
• Ability to meet standards established by the PA DOC in PA Code Title 37.
• Knowledge of the ethical standards as outlined by the American Psychological Association.
• Ability to handle stress.
• Physical presence in the office is required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or closely related field. Degree must be obtained from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years of documented direct counseling experience in an agency or government setting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to lift and carry files and documents weighing up to and including sixteen (16) pounds.
• Ability to ambulate frequently from one end of the prison to the other departments and units.
• Ability to stand for periods up to two (2) hours.
• Ability to sit for periods up to two (2) hours.
• Ability to pull and open grill gates and unit doors.
• Ability to reach overhead at a full arms length.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Requires working within the confines of a secure prison.
• Requires working in loud, small, and not private workspaces.
• Requires working in an environment where personal safety may be of concern.
• Requires working in an environment where there is possibility of foul odors.

This position description serves as a guideline for communicating the essential functions and other information about the position to the applicant/employee. It is not intended to create a binding employment contract nor cover every detail of the position and may be changed where appropriate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $48,954.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Leesport, PA 19533 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Leesport, PA 19533: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person