• Correctional Counselor

    CoreCivic (Lecanto, FL)


    $22.46 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.

    + One year of correctional officer experience required; two or more years experience preferred.

    + Additional education may be substituted for the experience on a year-for-year basis.

    + Must be certified inthe discipline of Corrections through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement(FDLE) and in good standing; or must meet the FDLE eligibility guidelines andbecome a Certified Correctional Officer in accordance with the process definedby subsection 1 1B-27.002 F.A.C.

    + Must beavailable to work any hours, any shift.

    + A valid driver's license is required.

    + Minimum Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

     

    _CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE – including Disability/Veteran._