SATF - Entry Level Counselor
Company: Walden House, Inc.
Location: SATF - Corcoran State Prison for Men, Corcoran
Status: Regular, Full Time, Hourly Employee
Salary: $24,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package
Close Date:
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY
Entry-Level Counselors are responsible for the delivery of the face-to-face IPTCSAP activities to the inmates participating in the program. Primary responsibility is to support development of a thriving Therapeutic Community. Achieves this by demonstrating leadership and integrity, providing opportunities for group learning and group cohesion, and by managing caseload of incarcerated male clients through all phases of treatment, up to release from prison.
In conjunction with specialized staff, develops treatment plan focused on recovery from substance abuse and other issues that could prevent clients leading a clean and sober life (i.e. life skills, health/mental health problems, educational/vocational challenges, etc.) The positions shall conduct group and individual meetings, evaluate the progress of the participants assigned to their substance abuse program services groups, work directly with the inmates to develop and implement IPTCSAP services plans and Substance Abuse Services Coordination Plans for continued community substance abuse program activities, and work with the inmate to create a support network for the offender's pending return to the community. To educate and motivate inmates for aftercare.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Treatment Planning: In conjunction with clinical assessment and treatment plan review teams, evaluates client’s needs and develops a treatment plan. Updates treatment plan as client progresses through phases of treatment. Finally, refers client to Transitional Case Manager for post-release treatment planning.
Caseload Responsibilities: Holds regular individual and group sessions with clients in caseload. Assists clients to take responsibility for own actions by giving “learning experiences”, verbal reprimands, enforced reflection times, and facilitating “confrontations”.
Administration and Compliance: In accordance with guidelines established by Walden House to satisfy internal and external administrative demands, and those of the CDCR/CSATF Corcoran and other evaluating agencies, maintains up accurate paperwork on all clients. To attend Tuesday morning Touch Base with all SAP staff.
Community Responsibilities: Attends and runs community and specialized groups; prepares lesson plans; teaches classes, workshops, and seminars; and plans and executes clinical days and holiday activities. Takes responsibility for all clients as unforeseen situations arise. Communicates with counselors verbally and through staff log. Facilitates Walden Society during weekend visitations. Participates in development of curriculum materials.
Department of Corrections Responsibilities: Works in collaboration with CDCR by attending joint meetings, trainings and upholding all the norms, policies, and procedures of Corcoran.
Role Model: Acts as role model by following program norms, dressing appropriately, demonstrating honesty, integrity, and willingness to listen to client issues, and taking responsibility for own actions.
Training Responsibilities: Acts as mentor for resident demonstrators in Mentorship Program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Knowledge of group process, group facilitation, and conflict resolution.
• Strong reading comprehension with the ability to analyze complex information. Good writing skills with proper grammar, good spelling, and good handwriting.
• A clear understanding of and ability to demonstrate professional ethics, boundaries, and judgment.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to work with diverse population.
• Knowledge of addiction, addictive process and gender-specific treatment practices
• High School Diploma
• Within two (2) years of hire into the program, staff shall be certified, in substance abuse program services within a criminal justice setting. The accrediting educational institution shall use criteria consistent with standards for addiction counselor staff competencies developed by the UCSD.
SALARY: $24,000 plus Walden House offers a full range of benefits, including medical, dental and vision, as well as 401(A) & 403(B) for all Full time positions.
Contact Information:
Job Code: TBD
E-mail: hr@waldenhouse.org
