Correctional Counselor

• 33.79 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
• 33.79 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. 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. Three years of Correctional/Detention Officer experience is required.. A valid driver's license is required. Minimum Age Requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age. CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE – including Disability/Veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr CoreCivic