Adult Guidance Counselor

Employer
  • Management & Training Corporation

Job Description

Ready for a meaningful career in criminal justice? At the North Central Correctional Complex in Marion, Oh, we provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while helping offenders gain the treatment and valuable skills necessary for success upon release. 

Our team members enjoy competitive wages, affordable health, dental, and prescription drug insurance, education and tuition assistance, paid time off, 10 paid holidays, flexible schedules, 401(k) with company match, and a chance to make a difference every day!  Full time opportunities available for many positions. Hiring immediately!

Essential Functions:

1.    Review detailed background file, conduct personal interview and test as necessary to analyze and recommend a program for each assigned inmate; refer inmates to other programs areas as appropriate.
2.    Provide continuous educational, vocational, personal and social adjustment counseling on an individual and group basis; recommend necessary program modifications through the stay of each assigned inmate.
3.    Conduct continuous interpretation and evaluation of progress in inmate’s specific development program; coordinate problem cases and point out areas in which guidance and development techniques can be improved.
4.    Utilize new concepts and approaches; recommend and conduct training sessions and conferences to develop greater proficiency among staff in the area of guidance and social adjustment.
5.    Assess the need for and recommend medical or psychiatric evaluation for emotional or psychological problems; evaluate results and take remedial action as needed.
6.    Utilize and establish community linkage and resources as needed.
7.    Assist in the evaluation of facility services for inmates and recommend modifications for improvement.
8.    Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
9.    Maintain accountability of inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.

Requires: 
Master’s degree required in counseling, education or associate field and a current guidance counselor license issued by the Ohio Department of Education. One (1) year related experience preferred. Valid driver’s license in the stat or Ohio with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management. #ZR #Talent more