CORRECTIONS INSTITUTION REHABILITATION COUNSELOR 72023

5/16/89 B

This is the first class in the Corrections Treatment and Rehabilitation series. Positions in this class provide counseling; plan and implement treatment programs, and perform case management activities for offenders in order that they may become more self-reliant and ready for re-entry into the community. This class is distinguished from the Corrections Institution Rehabilitation Supervisor class by its responsibility to provide direct counseling assistance and services to adult and youth offenders.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of moderate difficulty in the provision of a full range of rehabilitative services to include designing, implementing and monitoring individual treatment plans based on the specific needs of each offender. Counsels offenders in problem resolution, development of short and long range goals, and in gaining understanding of institutional guidelines for acceptable behavior. Performs case management functions including monitoring custody status; assisting with personal arrangements; making institutional job placements; recommending plans for pre-release and parole; evaluating offenders' progress in treatment program(s); and maintaining documentation and case records. May serve as a coordinator of work release or other special programs for inmates.

Supervision Given: Supervision is typically not a factor.

Supervision Received: Receives directions from a Corrections Institution Rehabilitation Supervisor, Correction Treatment Program Supervisor or other higher level administrator.

Scope: Work affects the offenders' behaviors and long term plans for release which effect their emotional well-being and social and family relationships.

Impact of Actions: Errors in judgment pertaining to offender rehabilitation may result in an unprepared client's re-entry into the community which may negatively impact the agency and the welfare of the general public. Effective job performance results in stable prison adjustment and the successful rehabilitation of clients to become self-reliant, responsible and ready for re-entry into the community.

Personal Contacts: Frequent internal and external contacts with families, court officials, social workers, law enforcement officers, and individuals from housing and special placement agencies to update records, facilitate pre-parole plans and to provide case management services.

Knowledge: Working knowledge of principles and practices of counseling; of casework and treatment methods; of behavior modification and offender restoration rehabilitation; and of socio-economic group characteristics.

Skills: None identified for this class.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to counsel and to interact with offenders; to develop, implement and follow through on treatment plans; and to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

License or Certification: None.

Education or Training: Graduation from an accredited college or university with course work in a human services field.

Level or Type of Experience: Experience in counseling, rehabilitation, or casework management.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

This class was revised in May 1989 as a result of the statewide Classification Review/Specification Update Program.