Corrections Counselor I

1 month ago


Shawnee, United States State of Kansas Full time

Employment Benefits

: Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage Sick & Vacation leave Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually) Fitness Centers in select locations Employee discounts with the Retirement and deferred compensation programs Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:  This position is responsible for performing all duties through a team approach to risk management that addresses criminogenic indicators and needs. The team approach involves evaluating risk factors in order to make decisions regarding facility/cell or work assignments, referrals to services, and the level/type of supervision, and to develop comprehensive release plans for residents who are within one year of release. This position also manages a caseload of assigned residents, assisting them with adjustment to incarceration, program completion, addressing anti-social behavior and transition from prison into the community.

The work of this position requires ongoing proactive communications and interaction with residents that is designed to apply cognitive programming to interrupt antisocial behavior and inappropriate reactions to situations.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:  Meets with residents to provide information concerning institutional rules, regulations, operational procedures, and other information relating to the resident’s initial and continued adjustment to the institution; helps residents learn problem solving techniques for their behavioral or social adjustment problems.

As a member of the unit team, formulates recommendations concerning the residents and their rehabilitation needs and parole plans. Reviews and summarizes resident educational, psychological, social, conviction and related background information. Participate in various institutional committees such as the Disciplinary Board, parole hearings and special project committees to provide input into treatment and security programs. Writes progress reports on individual residents for review by unit team supervisory personnel and the Program Management Committee for the purpose of evaluating residents’ progress toward completion of rehabilitation programs; maintains and initiates changes in a variety of resident’s records; observes residents to determine needs for referral to clinical services for psychiatric treatment or other supportive services. Advises residents on matters concerning their eligibility for, and obligations in, correctional programs including Honor Camps, work release and parole; contacts a variety of community support and treatment organizations to assist residents in program transitions. Conducts group orientation, socialization, and job-hunting skills sessions. Coordinates, completes, and refers various forms and reports concerning and their activities, payroll, phone calls, supply requests and other documents containing resident information

Minimum Qualifications : A bachelor’s degree with major coursework in criminal justice, the social sciences, or the behavioral sciences. Experience may be substituted for the required education as determined relevant by the agency.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements : Some positions in this class require that at the time of appointment the selected candidate must take and pass a drug screening test approved by the Division of Personnel Services unless the incumbent is moving from one safety-sensitive position to another safety-sensitive position within the same agency performing substantially similar duties. Some positions in this class may require the selected candidate to possess a valid driver’s license.


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