Hiring Event - Corrections Staff

On-site hiring event at West Career Center in Belle Glade on June 30, 2021, from 9 am to 1 pm for corrections staff.

Contact mtorres@careersourcepbc.com or 561-829-2040 x 2117

Available Positions

• Correctional Officer - $16.90 per hour
• Recreation Specialist - $14.00 per hour
• Substance Abuse Counselor - $35,000 per year
• Substance Abuse Instructor - $15.38 per hour
• Academic Instructor - $41,000 per year
• Vocational Instructor - $35,500 per year 

Details

Correctional Officer - $16.90 per hour

This position oversees and maintains custody, care, and control of inmates or detainees of a facility while enforcing the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the company and contracting agency.

• Oversees and monitors the activities of the inmates or detainees in living areas, recreation activities areas, dining areas, and visitation areas.
• Coordinates and monitors inmate or detainee movements, conducts counts and provides emergency response as needed.
• May be assigned to various posts including, but not limited to, the control room, front, and sally port entrance, health services, special housing, perimeter security, transportation, work details, reception, intake, and visits officer, etc., as required by management.
• Provides security in program activities and supervises labor crews in various areas around the facility.
• Conducts shakedown for contraband materials, either individually or as part of a specialized team. Confiscates contraband in accordance with facility and contracting agency policies and procedures.
• Initiates disciplinary reports on inmates or detainees.
• Prepares reports and maintains daily logs as required.
• Ensures prompt and appropriate assistance to inmates or detainees in the event of injury, illness, or trauma.
• Promotes facility cleanliness and reports need for maintenance or repairs.
• Serves as a member of special teams to respond to emergencies as required. Completes training courses as required by facility training standards.
• Performs correctional duties for any shift as defined by management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services, or related fields preferred. Training in cultural diversity or sensitivity preferred. Possession of applicable state requisites for employment.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to handle physical and mental stress associated with working extended hours. Employer checks references.
• Ability to be physically alert on any shift that is assigned.
• Ability to work up to sixteen (16) hours within a rolling 24 hour period.
• Work experience in a correctional setting preferred.
• Required to possess a valid state driver’s license.
• Must be flexible, able to command the respect and confidence of inmates or detainees and staff, philosophically committed to the objectives of the facility, and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.

Recreation Specialist - $14.00 per hour

Responsible for the implementation and operation of a viable recreation program for all detainees. Oversees the recreation facilities and equipment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans and organizes recreation activities.
• Coaches all athletic teams.
• Organizes and conducts all competitions and tournaments.
• Explains and demonstrates to detainees the proper technique and use of all recreational equipment, including the enforcement of safety rules and regulations. Inspects recreation area for cleanliness and safety.
• Conducts weekly safety training sessions with recreation orderlies and clerks. Checks all detainees in and out of the gym.
• Maintains recreation department records.
• Orders, maintains, and schedules the repair of all recreation department equipment. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma required. Additional education in Physical Education, recreational therapy or related field highly desirable.
• Prior experience working with a prisoner population or in a physical education program is highly desirable.

Substance Abuse Counselor - $35,000 per year

Under general guidance, this position develops, organizes, and conducts programs to provide treatment for conditions and problems relating to drug and alcohol abuse. Conducts individualized substance abuse counseling sessions and updates and maintains timely and thorough file updates.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Counsels inmates, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming substance dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
• Completes and maintains accurate records and reports regarding the inmates' histories and progress, services provided, and other required information. Develops individualized client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
• Reviews and evaluates clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
• Interviews inmates, reviews records, and confers with other facility professionals to evaluate the inmate's and physical condition and to determine their suitability for participation in specific programs.
• Provides inmates or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services and programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary. Modifies treatment plans to comply with changes in client status.
• Participates in orientation of inmates regarding the chemical dependency treatment programs and the Substance Abuse Education Program.
• Provides relevant substance abuse information in a classroom-like environment. Facilitates and co-facilitates educational presentations and group counseling on substance related matters.
• Selects and recommends instructional materials and programs for use in the substance abuse program.
• Maintains knowledge of new developments in the field of substance abuse. Maintains professional relationships with other substance abuse professionals, programs, and associations.
• Participates in related training for substance abuse.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, or human services or certification as an Addiction Specialist (CAS).
• Experience in individualized counseling preferred.
• Preference given to experience within a correctional setting.
• Working knowledge of the Twelve Step Program of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner in both individual and group counseling settings.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a team of professionals and have the ability to implement team strategy approaches to work assignments.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Substance Abuse Instructor - $15.38 per hour

This position organizes and facilitates programs to provide education for conditions and problems relating to drug and alcohol abuse.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides relevant substance abuse information in a classroom-like environment. Facilitates and co-facilitates educational presentations and group counseling on substance-related matters.
• Selects and recommends instructional materials and programs for use in the substance abuse program.
• Maintains knowledge of new developments in the field of substance abuse. Maintains professional relationships with other substance abuse professionals, programs, and associations.
• Participates in related training for substance abuse.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required. Bachelor's degree in a related area preferred.
• Relevant teaching or counseling experience in a correctional setting preferred. Working knowledge of the Twelve Step Program of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner in both individual and group counseling settings.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a team of professionals and have the ability to implement team strategy approaches to work assignments.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department

Academic Instructor - $41,000 per year

Maintains a classroom environment that facilitates the teaching of Adult Basic Education, English Language Development, and basic subjects required to pass the GED or equivalent examination. Teaches one or more subjects including, but not limited to reading, mathematics, and language arts.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides classroom instruction in the areas of basic education subjects including career planning, social adjustment, and general life skills information.
• May instruct conversational English, and ideas and customs in English to students with limited English proficiency.
• Maintains records including testing, daily inmate/detainee work, attendance and general record keeping.
• Evaluates and maintains inmate/detainee academic progress.
• Provides individual tutoring.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Two (2) years of relevant teaching experience preferred.
• Valid teaching certificate from the state Department of Education or comparable authority required

Vocational Instructor - $35,500 per year 

This is an academic programs position. The focus is to create a vocational-technical and academic environment that provides inmates/detainees the opportunity to maximize their learning potential and achieve or enhance an ability to perform vocational tasks.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides instruction to inmates/detainees for various labor and/or technical skills through classroom instruction, demonstration and practical exercises.
• Maintain records including testing, daily offender work, attendance and general record keeping.
• Assesses educational needs of inmates, develops lesson plans to address those needs to include individualized assignments and training. Administers, scores, and interprets examinations and proficiency indicators.
• Counsels students concerning their performance, behavior and personal problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or high school diploma/equivalency.
• 6 months minimum experience
• Valid teaching certification from the state Department of Education or comparable authority required.