Correctional Counselor

About the role

Impact lives with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) at the Panama City Release Center in Panama City, FL. Our foundation is based upon the philosophies of caring about others, giving back, and making a social impact. We provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while helping an at-risk population receive the treatment necessary for success on their road back to a healthy, productive life.

Reports to the operations supervisor. Provide supervision, counseling, custody and control, employment development and coordination, and other related services in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC) directives.

Responsibilities

• Provide inmates with institutional rules, regulations, operational procedures and other information relating to the inmate's initial and continued adjustment to the institution; helps inmates learn problem solving techniques for their behavioral or social adjustment problems.
• Creates and maintains up-to-date progress reports for each individual inmate for the purpose of evaluating inmates' progress toward program completion.
• Maintains and initiates changes in inmate records; observes inmates to determine needs for referral to clinical services for psychiatric treatment or other supportive services.
• Conducts group orientation and employment skills sessions.
• Promotes reentry readiness by preparing inmates for participation in career readiness programs.
• Read, review, and properly apply information found in inmate records which is related to the inmate's health and safety and to the security of the facility; provide appropriate information to other staff on a need to know basis; comply with all policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Count, feed and supervise inmates in housing, work and other areas, which include climbing stairs.
• Provide custody and security of inmates including observation of inmates, which includes long periods of sitting and standing.
• Transfer and transport inmates by walking or riding in vehicles. Restrain and secure assaultive inmates as needed.
• It is expected the incumbent will work overtime when directed to do so.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
• Maintain accountability of staff, inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.
• It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Requirements

• A minimum of a high school diploma/GED.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and computer proficiency required.
• Valid driver's license in the state of Florida with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
• Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements (post-hire).

Pay

$20.00/hr.

Benefits

• 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