Correctional Counselor

Location: Shirley, MA. Position is located within MCI Shirley Medium. This is an all-male correctional facilities. This position will be for our General Population Services program.

Pay rate: $25.14 Salary differential is paid to those who are fluent in the Spanish language.

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours. Monday and Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm 

 

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k with company contribution
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree or equivalent experience in criminal justice, human services, education, or closely related field required.
• DOC experience and CADC or LADC preferred.
• Based on a mandate from Massachusetts Department of Corrections, any Spectrum employee working in a MA DOC facility or pursuant to the MOUD Contract must be fully vaccinated and no exemptions are permitted.

The General Population Services Counselor is responsible for:

• Assessing and evaluating inmate needs.
• Monitoring inmate compliance with all program and Massachusetts Department of Correction (MA DOC) rules and regulations.
• Facilitating classes and group sessions as defined by curriculum and according to Spectrum Health Systems standards.
• Maintaining records in accordance with Spectrum and MA DOC policies and procedures.
• Participating in multi-disciplinary treatment planning, case reviews, conferences and other meetings as directed.
• Providing case management services as assigned.