Cognitive Counselor: Green Rock Correctional Center

Title:

Cognitive Counselor:
Green Rock Correctional Center #00406

State Role

Title:

Counselor IIHiring Range: $49,391.00 - $76,332.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency:
Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location:

Green Rock Correctional Center Agency Website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Recruitment Type:
Agency Employee Only - AJob Duties

Coordinate plan, implement, and on-going quality control of institution-wide approaches to Inmate management in area of personal expertise based on the principles of evidence-based practices. Operations and services are founded on the well-established, contemporary body of evidence-based practices for Inmate management that in addition to traditional security tools incorporates the following: effective communication; identifying Inmate criminal risks and substance abuse treatment needs;

motivating Inmate change through case plan agreements, incentives, and sanctions; and providing programming/services to address criminogenic needs.

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of social work or rehabilitative counseling, and of casework and treatment methods including motivational interviewing and various intervention techniques. Knowledge of inmate programs and supervision techniques. Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing. Ability to resolve conflict and role model pro-social values and responsible behavior. Ability to manage clinical/therapeutic boundaries, and to co-lead multidisciplinary teams while evaluating and documenting inmate treatment progress.

Advance knowledge in social work, rehabilitative counseling or other related human services field. Professional certification in a relevant human services field or counseling discipline. Working experience with inmates in reentry, pre-release and/or cognitive community settings.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. Ameri Corps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.

Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022
- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Name:
Human Resources

Phone:

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS / WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION