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Nature of Work
Under general supervision of the Corrections Unit
Manager functions as a member of a team providing services to the
assigned caseload of inmates living in the unit. The work of the
unit involves providing security, inmate counseling, treatment
services, developing case histories and recommendations regarding
inmate behavior and performance, controlling inmate movement, and
acting as role models for the inmates. Compiles information,
analyzes causal factors for the inmate's involvement in crime and
criminal activities, and recommends a correctional self-improvement
program to assist the inmate in controlling and overcoming
problems. Performs related work as required.
Examples of Work
Collects, verifies and analyzes factual material in preparation
of classification summaries for inmates housed in the unit.
Determines the accuracy of available information concerning the
inmates.
Develops and formulates appropriate individual program goals.
Prepares written reports based on a review of the written record
and adjustment to the facility and the program.
Meets with the inmate periodically to discuss the inmate's
progress and attitude or any particular problem within the
facility or in selecting an appropriate program.
Informs inmates of programs available along with any special
services which may be used in addressing problems.
Guides a group of inmates in identifying individual or group
problems that may affect behavior and attitudes.
Guides discussion in order to effectively and efficiently utilize
available time.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the policies, procedures and regulations of the
Department of Corrections and the assigned institution.
Knowledge of counseling and guidance principles and techniques.
Knowledge of inmate rights.
Knowledge of basic principles of personality, deviant behavior,
delinquency, criminology and corrections.
Ability to interview personnel for case evaluation.
Ability to perform routine counseling activities.
Ability to identify personal and adjustment problems and to
explore solutions to these problems.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or
university with a major in criminal justice, corrections,
psychology, sociology, counseling, counseling and guidance,
criminology, social work or related field.
Substitution:
Experience in an area of corrections
programming or treatment may be substituted for the
requiredtraining on a year-for-year basis.
Experience:
Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time
paid experience in inmate counseling, security or treatment in
a correctional setting or in counseling, counseling and
guidance, as a probation and parole officer, mental health
counselor or social worker.
Substitution:
Master's Degree from an accredited college or
university in criminal justice, corrections, social work or
related behavioral science field may substitute for the required
experience on a year-for-year basis.
Established: 8/19/93
Revised: 5/1/94, 3/23/00
Effective:
3/23/00