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PRISON COUNSELOR 9-P11
PRISON COUNSELOR 9-P11Michigan State Police • Jackson, MI, US
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PRISON COUNSELOR 9-P11

PRISON COUNSELOR 9-P11

Michigan State Police • Jackson, MI, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Position functions as a professional prison counselor in a prison housing area. This position requires completing a variety of functions related to case work and assisting prisoners with questions they may have and to act as a resource person for the prisoner population. The person is a member of the Housing Unit Administrative Team and works also with the RUM, Sgt's, and Housing Unit Corrections officers to manage a housing unit and its operations. This position also evaluates prisoner's behavior to determine progress made through treatment programs in accordance with policy and procedure.

2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer. MDOC employs nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more at https : / / www.michigan.gov / corrections / for-employees / military-and-veterans

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, correctional administration, criminology, psychology, social work, counseling and guidance, child development, sociology, school social work, social work administration, family relations, human services, or theology.

Experience

  • Prison Counselor 9 : No specific type or amount is required.
  • Prison Counselor 10 : One year of professional experience providing prison counseling services equivalent to a Prison Counselor 9.
  • Prison Counselor 11 : Two years of professional experience providing prison counseling services equivalent to a Prison Counselor, including one year equivalent to a Prison Counselor 10.
  • Prison Counselor 9 (alternative) : Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major and one year of Department of Corrections experience.

Other educational paths may include : education level typically acquired through the completion of high school and one year as an Assistant Resident Unit Supervisor 11 or Corrections Shift Supervisor 11; or two years as a Corrections Field Services Assistant E10, Corrections Medical Unit Officer E10, Corrections Resident Representative E10, Corrections Security Representative E10, Corrections Transportation Officer E10, Resident Unit Officer E10, or Special Alternative Incarceration Officer E10; or three years as a Corrections Medical Officer E9 or Corrections Officer E9. Candidates with felony convictions or pending charges are not eligible.

View the entire job specification at https : / / www.michigan.gov / mdcs / - / media / Project / Websites / mdcs / JOBSPECS / P / PrisonCounselor.pdf

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  • Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on Apply in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
  • Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
  • If applicable, and you would like credit for your education, attach a copy of an official transcript(s).
  • Your education listed cannot be used to credential review unless a copy of an OFFICIAL transcript confirming your education is attached to your electronic application. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.
  • You must provide at least three professional references and their contact information.
  • Current MDOC employees must include their current supervisor as one of three professional references.

    • Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the result.

    New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees returning after being away for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET), either 40 or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training. Overnight travel may be required for NCNET.

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