Master Correctional Counselor
Master Correctional Counselor
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Job Description
Summary Statement
Essential Functions
Essential functions are fundamental core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
- Identifies treatment need and develops program guidelines operational procedures and evaluation comprehensive intensive counseling to inmates/clients in the area of specialty.
- Provides training and technical guidance to security and treatment staff on the goals and objectives of the specialized program and application of treatment program methodologies.
- Evaluates effectiveness of specialized program through review of inmate/client progress reports case records and related recommendations to superior for revisions to program as required.
- Conducts general individual and/or group counseling sessions with inmates/clients.
- Develops treatment plan based on counseling sessions as well as information obtained from inmate file records and reports family members associates former employers and other counselors or rehabilitation team members.
- Assesses inmate progress efforts toward resocialization and compliance with recommended treatment plan.
- Prepares a variety of records reports and summary evaluations relative to inmate progress.
- Maintains files on clients/inmates which include appropriate supporting documentation classification reports social histories progress notes and counseling records.
- Serves on a variety of boards and committees such as the MultiDisciplinary Teams classification committees and inmate grievance committees.
- Makes recommendations relative to appropriate classification level of inmates/clients based on assessment of behavioral/attitudinal changes and positive effort made toward self improvement and compliance with program/institutional requirements.
- Participates in case conferences regarding treatment alternatives of inmates/clients. Makes referrals to such resources as drug or alcohol treatment programs or educational programs.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Master Correctional Counselor
Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- At least three years experience providing rehabilitation services to adult offenders OR a Masters degree or higher in Behavioral/Social Science and at least one year experience providing rehabilitation services to adult offenders OR a Bachelors degree or higher and at least two years experience providing rehabilitation services to adult offenders.
- Three years experience in behavior management which includes understanding explaining describing and predicting behavior studying the connection between behavior and its causes and identifying appropriate behavior modification strategies for individual situations.
- Three years experience in case management which includes assessing planning developing implementing monitoring and evaluating options and services to meet an individuals human service needs.
- Six months experience in providing rehabilitation services to adult offenders which includes evaluating progress in attainment of goals and adjusting treatment plans; analyzing social and criminal history; participating in interdisciplinary conferencing.
- Six months experience in interpreting laws rules regulations standards policies and procedures.
- Six months experience in narrative report writing.
- Six months experience in using an automated information system to enter update modify delete retrieve/inquire and report on data.
- Knowledge of staff training.
Additional Posting Information
Conditions of Hire
Benefits
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at Process
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment job title and job duties. For education and training list name of educational provider training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application online all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the My Applications tab .
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling (800)or by visiting . You may also call (302)or email for additional applicant services support.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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