Detention Counselor at GamaLearn

Cushing, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Feb, 26

Salary

26.18

Posted On

23 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Inmate Management, Conflict Resolution, Communication, Observation, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Security Procedures, Grievance Handling, Interpersonal Skills, Caseload Management, Policy Adherence, Safety Awareness, Supervisory Skills, Relationship Building, Crisis Intervention, Daily Rounds

Industry

Description

$26.18 per hour At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We are currently seeking a Detention Counselor who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting. Come join a team that is dedicated to making 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. Two years of security experience in a criminal justice field, which preferably includes one year in a supervisory capacity. Additional education may be substituted for the experience on a year-for-year basis. A valid driver's license is required. Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 20 years of age. CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE – including Disability/Veteran.

Responsibilities

The Detention Counselor is responsible for resolving daily inmate issues and ensuring services and programs are delivered effectively. They maintain a caseload of inmates and conduct daily rounds to observe operations and interactions.