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Detention Counselor

Company: Core Civic
Location: Bluewater
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

$24.98 per. hourAt CoreCivic, our employees are driven bya deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibilityto better the public good. We are currently seeking a Detention Counselor who has a passion for providing the highest quality carein an institutional, secure setting. Come join a team that is dedicated tomaking an impact for the people and communities we serve.
The Detention 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. They will 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 on 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.Develop an interactive working relationship with inmates that support the informal resolution of inmate issues.Develop and maintain a cooperative working relationship with institution departments built on respect that supports problem solving.Qualifications:
  • High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
  • Three years of Correctional/Detention Officer experience is required.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age. CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE - including Disability/Veteran. Associated topics: addiction center, certified social worker, compassionate professional, licensed mental health counsel, nasw, residential casework, residential youth counselor, sex abuse, social service coordinator, youth counselor

Keywords: Core Civic, Santa Fe , Detention Counselor, Other , Bluewater, New Mexico

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