Correctional Counselor

Job Title

In this position you will:
Provide primary sex offender treatment. Includes facilitating groups, maintaining accurate ICON entries, entry of session notes and participating in program reviews. Work towards/obtain sex offender treatment provide certification through the Iowa Board for the treatment of Sexual Abusers. Complete case management services for offenders. Involvement in primary classifications, pre-parole classifications scheduling and attending program reviews, custody classifications, SVP and other assessments.

Also court progress reports, funeral trips and transfers. Assist offenders in planning for transition from community. Work with offenders to develop release plans, work with others including CBC staff and re-entry coordinators to provide re-entry services, direct offenders to appropriate resources in the community and complete all required paperwork including the sex offender registry. Attend staff meetings and training as required.

Complete all E-learning. Other duties as assigned. Provide assistance to security and support staff, as well as other treatment staff and services to offenders as necessary. Take part in institutional committees to assist others in improving institutional operations. Participate in training activities sponsored by the DOC or other organizations or agencies. Comply with all policies and procedures applicable to assigned duties.

Treat all fellow employees, contractors, offenders, visitors and the public with due respect.

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

Within a period of time after hire, as determined by the appointing authority, employees in this class may be required to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and endorsements.

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