State of Ohio Jobs
Location
Chillicothe, OH | United States
Job description
Primary Location : United States of America-OHIO-Ross County-Chillicothe
Work Locations : RecSvcs - Chillicothe Corr 15802 State Route 104 Chillicothe 45601
Organization : Mental Health & Addiction Services
Classified Indicator : Classified
Bargaining Unit / Exempt : Bargaining Unit
Schedule : Full-time
Work Hours : Mon. - Fri., hours vary
Compensation : $26.50 per hour
Unposting Date : Feb 25, 2024, 10:59:00 PM
Primary Job Skill : Counseling and Rehabilitation
Technical Skills : Behavioral Health, Counseling and Rehabilitation
Professional Skills : Building Trust, Listening, Motivating Others
Agency Contact Name : Christina Black, HCM Senior Analyst
Agency Contact Information : [email protected]
Substance Use Counselor (Correctional Program Coordinator) CCI
(240001T2) Job Duties
Correctional Program Coordinator
Job location:
Chillicothe Correctional Institution
15802 OH-104
Chillicothe, OH 45601
Ross County
Are you a qualified, licensed clinical counseling professional (Social Work, Licensed Counselor, Chemical Dependency Counseling)?
Do you want to help incarcerated men and women gain necessary skills to live substance-free and productive lives?
Do you enjoy utilizing your clinical skills to help effect change in the lives of others?
Do you enjoy working in an environment which supports positive life change?
Are you willing to challenge irrational belief systems?
The Correctional Program Coordinator (Counselor) may be a great fit for you!
The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) provides statewide leadership of a high-quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery system that is effective and valued by Ohioans. The Bureau of Correctional Recovery Services works with offenders in Ohio’s prisons to facilitate life change, foster renewed responsibility and build the opportunity to become productive restored citizens. Recovery Services Correctional Program Coordinators (Counselors) use evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) skills in the treatment of offenders who need substance use recovery treatment and programming.
Duties of the Correctional Program Coordinator include:
Selected applicant(s) will be required to complete the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction's Correctional Training Academy located in Orient, OH. This training is approximately 4 weeks in length.
What’s in it for you:
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
Employee Development Funds
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
Deferred Compensation
Qualifications
Must hold current certification or credentials in one of following:
Job Skills: Counseling and Rehabilitation
Technical Skills: Behavioral Health, Counseling and Rehabilitation
Professional Skills: Building Trust, Listening, Motivating Others
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free WorkplaceThe State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
Knowledge of social or behavioral science or criminal justice or comparable field; community resources regarding employment, social services policy & program planning & analysis; social program counseling; interviewing.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; handle emergencies & sensitive contacts with inmates/juveniles or family members; prepare concise, meaningful & accurate reports.
All responses to the supplemental questions must be answered completely and supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application.
Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be set at the lowest rate of the salary range with gradual increases after completing probation and following successful annual performance evaluations.
The State of Ohio and OhioMHAS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you are an applicant who is selected for an interview and require an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made.
Background Check Information
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test will not be offered employment.
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