Classification Counselor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Summary Statement

A class incumbent at BWCI is responsible for overseeing the classification process of offenders, internal/external transfers, orientation, program/activity scheduling. May supervise 1-3 professional personnel.\r\n

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.Schedules and chairs meetings of the Statewide Institutional Classification Committee by leading group discussions, and ensures the recommendations of the multidisciplinary classification team are reviewed and that a decision is reached on disposition of inmate.Assigns reclassification review date and assigns cases to a classification officer for review.Presents and defends team's decision and recommendation to the Institutional Classification Committee.Reviews and makes recommendations to the Committee on inmate appeals of classification to the maximum security unit.Coordinates the inmate classification function at the largest of facilities, or at several facilities with a wide variety of inmate population.Ensures that inmates are interviewed, tested or examined by individual members of the multidisciplinary classification team, such as counselors, teachers, correctional officers and medical personnel for inmates' reclassification.Coordinates and makes recommendations on the transfer of inmates among all the correctional facilities in order to implement the decisions of the Institutional Classification Committee or for population control.Recommends the selection of persons to act as team members for new correctional facilities.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Inmate Classification Officer II \r\nApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:\r\n\r\n Three years experience in using an inmate classification system to classify inmates based on risk factors and treatment needs. \r\n Six months experience in making recommendations as part of a clients service plan such as clinical treatment, counseling, or determining eligibility for health or human services/benefits. \r\n Six months experiencein interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures. \r\n Six months experiencein using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve or inquire and report on data. \r\n Six months experiencein narrative report writing. \r\n Knowledge of conducting studies which includes evaluating operations, programs, services, policies and procedures to determine efficiency, effectiveness, whether goals and objectives are met and compliance with laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. \r\n Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.\r\n\r\n

Additional Posting Information

Candidates must successfully complete all phases of the Non-Security Basic Training Course to receive Hazardous Duty A1. This course is five-weeks in duration, and is administered by the Department of Correction at the Steven R. Floyd Sr. Training Academy. Coursework includes physical, classroom and hands-on training. \r\n

Conditions of Hire

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms. \r\n

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/\r\n

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements. \r\n\r\n\r\nOnce you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the "My Applications" tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov. \r\n

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. \r\nIndividuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com. \r\nIf you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email jobs@delaware.gov.\r\nThe State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. \r\n