Pay: $16.00 per hour
Location: 10641 Highway 80 W, Meridian, MS 39307
Status: Full Time, Monday – Friday
Benefit package includes:
- Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 9 paid holidays
- Bereavement leave
- Civic duty and military leave
- Opportunities for job advancement
Work with a purpose! East Mississippi Correctional Facility located in Meridian,
MS., is now hiring career-minded people to assist with securing the safety of
our community while positively impacting the lives of those on the inside.
Position Summary:
Reports to the case manager supervisor. Responsible for planning, coordinating,
developing, and implementing a professional individual and group counseling
program for assigned inmates in compliance with American Correctional
Association (ACA) standards, Management & Training Corporation (MTC), and
Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) directives.
Essential Functions:
* Review detailed background file, conduct personal interview and test as
necessary to analyze and recommend a program for each assigned inmate.
* Initiate and maintain individual personal social development (PSD) folder on
each assigned inmate.
* Provide direct aid and counseling to inmates with personal needs or problems,
i.e., sickness, injury, family problems, and other related personal problems.
* Provide continuous educational, vocational, personal and social adjustment
counseling on an individual and group basis.
* Recommend necessary program modifications throughout each assigned inmate’s
stay.
* Assist with development of plans, missions, objectives, schedules, policies,
and programs for units within the facility.
* Make rounds through other areas in the facility where inmates may be
temporarily housed, programmed and/or work which requires long periods of
standing and walking.
* Make daily rounds through units to evaluate operations and to communicate
with staff and inmates.
* Perform investigative duties involving incidents within units to include unit
staff and/or inmates.
* Assist with pre-release and release preparation as required for contractual
compliance.
* Conduct continuous interpretation and evaluation of progress in inmate’s
specific development program. Coordinate problem cases and point out areas
in which guidance and development techniques can be improved. Maintain
documentation and records.
* Utilize new concepts and approaches. Recommend and conduct training sessions
and conferences to develop greater proficiency among staff in areas of
guidance and social adjustment.
* It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned
within his/her capabilities as determined by management.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Associate’s degree in counseling or related field required. Bachelor’s degree
and one (1) year related experience preferred. Directly related experience may
be considered in lieu of formal education requirements. A valid driver’s license
in the state of Mississippi with an acceptable driving record required, unless
waived by management.
Post Hire Requirements:
Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.
Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic
information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law.
MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for
qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job
application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment
opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please
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