Correctional Counselor Position Available In Citrus, Florida

$22.46 per hour At CoreCivic, our employeesare driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and aresponsibility to better the public good. We are currently seeking a •Correctional Counselor•who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in aninstitutional, secure setting. Come join a team that is dedicated tomaking an impact for the people and communities we serve. Perform routine duties of a Correctional 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. + Perform routine duties of a Correctional 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. + 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 in 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. •

Qualifications:

•+ High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent. + One year of correctional officer experience required; two or more years experience preferred. + Additional education may be substituted for the experience on a year-for-year basis. + Must be certified inthe discipline of Corrections through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement(FDLE) and in good standing; or must meet the FDLE eligibility guidelines andbecome a Certified Correctional Officer in accordance with the process definedby subsection 1 1B-27.002 F.A.C. + Must beavailable to work any hours, any shift. + A valid driver’s license is required. +

Minimum Age Requirement:

Must be at least 18 years of age. _CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE – including Disability/Veteran._