We are looking for a Counselor I!

The purpose of this classification is to provide counseling services to inmates in the County correctional facility, maintaining detailed records and databases.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares departmental files on all inmates; files reports and forms; maintains file system of departmental records; locates/re-files records; enters all inmate contacts into computer database.
• Teaches courses related to substance abuse, family violence, motivation, change, re-entry and other topics to inmates.
• Responds to routine requests for information or assistance from inmates, court officials, employees, the general public, or other individuals.
• Provides general counseling to inmates in correctional institute; assists inmates in dealing with life-adjusting problems; performs crisis intervention as needed; responds to, investigates, and settles inmate grievances.
• Assists in identifying work skills of inmates and in determining best use of those skills on work crews involved in County work projects; participates in Classification Committee; attends meetings; makes recommendations.
• Compiles and/or tracks various administrative and/or statistical data pertaining to inmate activities or other departmental operations; prepares or generates reports; maintains records.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Business Administration, Public Administration; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

BENEFITS:

• Paid Sick
• Incentive Pay & Longevity Pay
• Wellness Clinic
• Employer-Paid Pension
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation-Annually
• Dental
• Long Term Disability
• Health/Major Medical