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Educational Counselor, P/T

Youngstown, OH · On-site

$25.51/hr

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Educational Counselor, P/T

Educational Counselor, P/T

CoreCivic

Youngstown, OH • On-site

$25.51/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 10 days ago

CoreCivic rating

5.6

Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

Based on 151 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

32nd of 40 rated prisons

Job description

$25.51per hour
At CoreCivic, our employees are driven bya deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibilityto better the public good. We are currently seeking a Educational Counselor, PT 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.
The Educational Counselor, PTprovides academic and vocational guidance, and counsels inmates/residents to assist them in achieving more effective personal, social, educational and vocational development and adjustment. They will coordinate and administer mandated or standardized tests to evaluate inmate/student progress and determine program effectiveness. This role assists in maintaining student enrollment in the Education Department, and teaches as necessary. This is a part-time position that regularly works less than 30 hours per week.
  • Collect, organize and analyze information about individuals through records, tests, interviews and professional sources, to appraise their interest, aptitudes, abilities and personality characteristics.
  • Evaluates inmates/students to assist with vocational, and academic post-release planning, and to ensure enrollment in appropriate classes.
  • Counsel inmates/students to assist them in defining goals, and planning and documenting a program of study reflecting their interests, abilities and needs.
  • Administer Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) and evaluates test results to determine student enrollment in appropriate classes. Assess the accomplishments of inmates/students and maintains progress reports as required
  • Provides occupational, educational and other information to aid inmates/students in formulating realistic educational and vocational plans. Maintains a career center with current information concerning job opportunities and strives to implement by instruction and action, the department's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

Qualifications:
  • Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Education is required.
  • A Master's degree in Education is preferred.
  • Three years of experience in a full-time professional education position is required.
  • A teaching licensure is preferred.
  • Must possess or be eligible for certification, license or other credentials if required by contract and/or state of employment.
  • Continued employment in this position will be contingent upon obtaining and/or maintaining required agency credentials.
  • Experience in Microsoft Office or other similar software applications is required.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • Minimum Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace& EOE including Disability/Veteran.

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At CoreCivic , we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Registered Nurses who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

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Public safety administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Brentwood, TN, US

Year founded

1983

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