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Correction

CHIEF CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR - 09102024-61375

Correction, Pikeville, Tennessee, United States, 37367


Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time

09/10/24 11:59PM Central Time

Closing Date/Time

09/23/24 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly)

$4,517.00 - $5,638.00

Salary (Annually)

$54,204.00 - $67,656.00

Job Type

Full-Time

City, State Location

Pikeville, TN

Department

Correction

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, BLEDSOE COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX, UNIT MANAGEMENT DIVISION, BLEDSOE COUNTY.

A pre-employment drug screen, and criminal background check is required for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional social or psychological counseling work, two (2) of which must be in an adult correctional institution setting.

Substitution of Experience for Education:

Full-time social or psychological counseling experience can be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of two (2) years; requiring two years of study at an accredited college or university.

Substitution of Education for Experience:

Additional graduate coursework in a social or behavioral science may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two (2) years, there being no substitution for the required two (2) years of experience in an adult correctional institution setting.

Overview

Summary:

Under general supervision is responsible for managerial correctional counseling work of average difficulty and performs related work as required.

Responsibilities

Identifies work priorities to ensure the most important work is completed first based on work experience, supervisor guidance, and departmental, state, and federal laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines.

Assesses the underlying reentry needs of offenders in order to address key issues affecting successful reentry into the community upon release.

Completes performance evaluation documentation for all assigned subordinates.

Reviews and assesses cases in preparation for release to ensure an effective reentry plan has been established to facilitate a seamless transition from incarceration to community.

Develops job plans for assigned subordinates to communicate responsibilities and expected outcomes of performance in their roles.

Influences assigned subordinates using identified individual motivational factors to increase job performance and productivity.

Resolves complex conflicts to ensure timely and efficient performance and maintain positive working relationships.

Competencies (KSA's)

Decision Quality

Problem Solving

Directing Others

Process Management

Command Skills

Conflict Management

Written Communications

Tools & Equipment

Personal Computer

Telephone

Fax Machine

Printer

Scanner

Calculator

Copy Machine

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