Chemical Dependency Counselor jobs in Pueblo, CO

$25.22 / per hour.

Closing : 06 / 22 / 24

At CoreCivic, our employeesare driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and aresponsibility to better the public good.

We are currently seeking a Correctional Counselor who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in aninstitutional, secure setting.

Come join a team that is dedicated tomaking 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.

• 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.
• A valid driver's license is required.

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

Last updated : 2024-04-23