What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Counselor position at CoreCivic?
$26.24 per hour
At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We are currently seeking a Correctional Counselor who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting. Come join a team that is dedicated to making an impact for the people and communities we serve.
Perform routine duties of a Correctional Counselor is a uniformed, security trained member of the Unit Management Team responsible for resolving daily inmate issues before they become significant matters, incidents or grievances.
Qualifications
At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We are currently seeking a Correctional Counselor who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting. Come join a team that is dedicated to making an impact for the people and communities we serve.
Perform routine duties of a Correctional Counselor is a uniformed, security trained member of the Unit Management Team responsible for resolving daily inmate issues before they become significant matters, incidents or grievances.
- Perform routine duties of a Correctional Counselor is a uniformed, security trained member of the Unit Management Team responsible for resolving daily inmate issues before they become significant matters, incidents or grievances.
- Ensure that services and programs are delivered to inmates assigned to the unit at a time and manner as designed.
- Maintain a caseload of inmates with the primary purpose of resolving daily living issues before they expand into significant incidents.
- Make daily rounds through assigned units talking with staff and inmates, observing operations and interactions between staff and inmates in the unit, ensuring the unit is operating in a safe and secure manner and anticipates situations.
- Conduct one-on-one meetings with inmates regarding grievance or potential grievance matters and resolve the situation within the framework of policy.
Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
- One year of correctional officer experience required; two or more years experience preferred.
- Additional education may be substituted for the experience on a year-for-year basis.
- A valid driver's license is required.
- Minimum Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.
Salary : $26