Casework Counselor Sr.: Indian Creek Correctional Center #00202

Job Duties Provides a range of casework management services, programming, and guidance for inmates in a correctional facility to enhance the security of the facility and promote inmates’ long‑term pro‑social behaviors. Manages the inmate work program within the assigned cluster. Manages a specialized caseload. Provides counseling, classification, case management, and crisis intervention services for an assigned caseload. Sponsors and/or facilitates program groups and supervises volunteers as appropriate. Prepares and maintains constant observation and follow—through with pre‑release planning for inmates, ensuring all relevant classification paperwork is timely, accurate, and complete. Prepares inmates for release by conducting treatment programs that are relevant and evidence‑based. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Valid driver’s license. Experience in counseling, rehabilitation, or casework management. Working knowledge of principles and practices of counseling, casework, and treatment methods, behavior modification, and inmate restoration rehabilitation. Experience facilitating rehabilitative programs and/or therapeutic and/or psycho‑educational groups. Experience preparing reports. Demonstrated ability to counsel and interact with inmates to develop, implement, and follow through on treatment plans and to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to utilize Microsoft Office products. Additional Considerations Advance knowledge of Social Services, Counseling, Criminal Justice or other areas related to human services or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Previous experience working in adult counseling or corrections. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel). Certification in a specialized area, such as Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) or Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider (CSOTP). Bi‑lingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Knowledge of evidence‑based practices and experience facilitating staff and inmate programs. EEO & Veterans Information VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities, and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation‑service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program – Virginia Department of Veterans Services. Contact Information Name: Human Resources Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Virginia Department of Corrections