COUNSELOR

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.

Bachelors Degree in Education, Social Services or other related human services field (Social Work, Psychology) and two years work experience in individual and group interaction preferred. Detention or security facility setting experience helpful. Effective verbal and written communication, organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to work with a diverse population from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Spanish-speaking abilities helpful. Knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Corrections Standards for Local Jails and Lockups helpful. May be required to complete and pass law enforcement training.

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

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.