Volunteer Counselor Assistant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $40,144.00 - $52,769.60 Annually
Location : 1951 S. Gettysburg Ave Dayton, OH 45417, OH
Job Type: Full-time Regular
Job Number: MDC08261
Department: MONDAY COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION
Opening Date: 08/07/2026
Internal Only: No
Position Overview
Under general supervision of the Career Development Coordinator, is responsible for facilitation of the employment and vocational programs that include resident employment, community service, integrated job training programs, vocational activities, and volunteer services through fostering relationships within the community. Maintains monthly reports on employment and community service hours.
Summary of Job Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Employment
• Assist in developing, implementing and maintenance with internal job training programs.
• Facilitates Employment Readiness classes.
• Facilitates Employment orientation to residents.
• Assist in the facilitation of job training and vocational activities.
• Assist with vocational assessments for the residents to determine placement for employment.
• Maintains a list of Employment sites and contacts as provided by Supervisor.
• Assists residents with obtaining proper identification and documents for vocational programming.
Community Service
• Inform residents about the rules and expectations for community service outside of the facility.
• Maintain list of community service sites and contacts as provided by supervisor.
• Facilitates Community Service orientation to residents.
• Communicates with Operations as it relates to community service and employment to assure comprehensive quality care for the residents.
Volunteer Services
• Assist with ensuring all Volunteers have completed the appropriate application and pre-screening process in coordination with Human Resources and the Career Development Coordinator.
• Facilitates Volunteer orientation, to include PREA.
• Assist with maintaining the active Volunteer database.
Community Support
• Refer residents to community resources and transition programs for employment and vocational services.
• Assist Clinicians/Primary Therapists in treatment and aftercare planning.
Operations
• Handle disciplining of residents, enforce procedures for handling of residents and ensure proper documentation is completed.
• Assist in monitoring residents, ordering supplies, preparing incident reports, and other operational duties as needed.
• Assist with the writing of and follow through on any investigations involving residents in the work release or community service programs.
• Assist with transportation, as needed.
Administrative
• Participate in staff/team meetings.
• Participate and performs in public relations within the community.
• Participate in collection, preparation, and submission of monthly statistics for annual report.
• Conduct assessments and maintain relevant documentation
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
High School diploma or GED with 4 years experience in employment/vocational training and a current Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) required.
• Associates Degree in Behavioral Science, Human Resources or related field with two (2) years experience in employment/vocational training preferred and ability to submit Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) application within ninety (90) days of appointment to position and obtain within six (6) months of appointment to position.
• Ability to read and prepare routine reports and statistical information (i.e., punctuation, grammar, spelling).
• Working knowledge of interpersonal communication skills requiring courtesy and tact necessary to communicate effectively with staff, clients, social service, and criminal justice agencies, as well as the general public.
• Knowledge of and ability to conduct vocational assessments.
• Knowledge of and ability to implement problem-solving principles. Knowledge of issues related to employment and job development.
• Familiarity with standard software packages (i.e., SMART boards, Microsoft Word, Excel) and ability to use a computer for efficient completion of routine tasks and responsibilities.
• Valid State of Ohio Driver's License required.
Supplemental Information
MonDay Community Correctional Institute provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Background Check Information
Criminal and BMV
All Montgomery County employees become members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System and have access to deferred compensation programs.
Benefits may vary for full-time, part-time, intermittent, and seasonal employees and/or due to union affiliation. The list below demonstrates the benefits that may be available to employees according to employment status and is subject to change.
Full-Time Employees (40 hours per week): Health insurance with HSA match, wellness program and incentives, life insurance, paid vacation, paid personal leave days, sick leave, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and access to dental, vision, short-term disability, accident & critical care benefits.
Part-Time Employees (Benefits Eligible) (scheduled 21+ hours per week): Health insurance with HSA match, wellness program and incentives, life insurance, paid personal leave days, sick leave, holiday pay for hours scheduled to work on holidays, and access to dental, vision, short-term disability, accident & critical care benefits.
Part-time Employees (Non-Benefits Eligible) (20 hours or less per week): Benefits include Long Term Sick Leave Accrual, Paid Personal Leave, and holiday pay for hours scheduled to work on holidays.
Seasonal Employees: Benefits include Sick Leave accrued at 4.6 hours for every eighty 80 hours in active
pay status. Seasonal employees scheduled to work 40 hours during their period of employment will accrue vacation in the same manner as regular full-time employees and can use their vacation after completion of twenty-six (26) bi-weekly pay periods in active pay status. Part-time Seasonal employees (scheduled to work less than 40 hours) do not accrue vacation.
Intermittent and Temporary Employees: Long-Term Sick Leave accrual is based on hours worked.
Benefit information can be found on the Montgomery County Benefits website at: