Counselor Assistant Jobs in Meridian, MS (NOW HIRING)

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Location: 10641 Highway 80 W, Meridian, MS 39307 

Status: Full Time, Monday – Friday

Benefit package includes:

• Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 9 paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Civic duty and military leave
• Opportunities for job advancement

Work with a purpose! East Mississippi Correctional Facility located in Meridian, MS., is now hiring career-minded people to assist with securing the safety of our community while positively impacting the lives of those on the inside. 

Position Summary:

Reports to the case manager supervisor. Responsible for planning, coordinating, developing, and implementing a professional individual and group counseling program for assigned inmates in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, Management & Training Corporation (MTC), and Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) directives. 

Essential Functions:

• Review detailed background file, conduct personal interview and test as necessary to analyze and recommend a program for each assigned inmate.
• Initiate and maintain individual personal social development (PSD) folder on each assigned inmate.
• Provide direct aid and counseling to inmates with personal needs or problems, i.e., sickness, injury, family problems, and other related personal problems.
• Provide continuous educational, vocational, personal and social adjustment counseling on an individual and group basis. 
• Recommend necessary program modifications throughout each assigned inmate’s stay.
• Assist with development of plans, missions, objectives, schedules, policies, and programs for units within the facility.
• Make rounds through other areas in the facility where inmates may be temporarily housed, programmed and/or work which requires long periods of standing and walking.
• Make daily rounds through units to evaluate operations and to communicate with staff and inmates.
• Perform investigative duties involving incidents within units to include unit staff and/or inmates.
• Assist with pre-release and release preparation as required for contractual compliance.
• Conduct continuous interpretation and evaluation of progress in inmate’s specific development program.  Coordinate problem cases and point out areas in which guidance and development techniques can be improved.  Maintain documentation and records.
• Utilize new concepts and approaches. Recommend and conduct training sessions and conferences to develop greater proficiency among staff in areas of guidance and social adjustment.
• It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Associate’s degree in counseling or related field required. Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year related experience preferred.  Directly related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education requirements. A valid driver’s license in the state of Mississippi with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management. 

Post Hire Requirements:

Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com or 801-693-2888.