Vera Program Counselor (#017680) Lee Correctional Institution, Bishopville (Lee) Level 3

Job Responsibilities

• Assists in providing program develop & training for uniform/non-uniform staff as directed.
• Assists in coordinating, planning, facilitating education, recreational, personal enrichment & therapeutic activities and supportive individualized counseling services to include orientation, assess, individual, group & family engagement wks w/ young adult family members & supporters to build community spt. provides treatment recs & refs for young adults to ensure prescribed treatment including medical & behavioral are provided.
• Under supervision of young adult services program coordinator works with unit manager & counselors to ensure goals are met by staff/mentors and young adults.
• Assists w/ accountability review boards & all assigned institutional boards as needed.
• Serve as young adult service program counselor for the young adults (18-25) w/ adult straight-time sentences in the restoring promise unit at lee ci.
• Documents all initial orient and assess, crisis interventions, & other support services w/n automated record system & young adult record in accordance w/ young adult services policy & standards.

Must successfully complete eight (8) week SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:

Recruiting and Employment Services
(803) 896-1649
[email protected]. gov
Minimum And Additional Requirements
State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:
A Bachelor's degree and professional experience in human services or social services programs.
SCDC Minimum Requirements: (Or an acceptable equivalency as approved by the Division of State Human Resources).

• Bachelor's degree.
• One (1) year experience working in a Human Services, Social Services/Mental Health and/or correctional setting.

Resume must be attached to the application to be considered for position.
Additional Comments
The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.