COUNSELOR

Overview

The main focus of this Programs position at the Haysi Jail Facility is to create an environment which provides inmates the opportunity to maximize their abilities in selecting rehabilitative tools which can be taken with the inmate upon his / her release.

Provides leadership to and organization of new and current programs for inmates including an intensified curriculum in a classroom setting. Provides testing of inmates for a variety of programs; develops and prepares curriculum for subject matter; conducts class programs using groups, lectures, A / V materials and handouts; evaluates inmate progress through classroom observation, testing and case file documentation; provides individual and classroom counseling and / or crisis intervention counseling if necessary; evaluates inmate progress and determines if reclassification is necessary; assists inmates with community resources links; may interview and classify inmates during initial intake screening for housing / work assignments and program placement; may assist in coordinating inmate worker program.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and organization of new and current inmate programs, including an intensified classroom curriculum.
• Test inmates for a variety of programs; develop and prepare curriculum for subject matter.
• Conduct class programs using groups, lectures, audiovisual materials and handouts; evaluate inmate progress through classroom observation, testing and case file documentation.
• Provide individual and classroom counseling and / or crisis intervention counseling as needed.
• Evaluate inmate progress and determine if reclassification is necessary.
• Assist inmates with community resource links.
• May interview and classify inmates during initial intake screening for housing / work assignments and program placement.
• May assist in coordinating inmate worker programs.

Qualifications

Job Type : Full-time

EOE

Employees of Southwest Virginia Regional Jail Authority and external applicants for employment shall be afforded equal opportunity in all aspects of the employment relationship without regard to race, color, religion, political affiliation, national origin, disability, marital status, gender, or age. As a means of accommodation to persons with specific disabilities that prevent them from completing this application, confidential assistance in filling out this application may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.

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