CORRECTIONS COUNSELOR

EIVIPLOYIVIENT OPPORTUNITIESJob Title: Corrections Counselor

Closing Date: 10/31/2023
DEADLINE: Attach any required documents, i.e., Transcripts, Certificates, diploma and Motor Vehicle
Record, to your online application by midnight on the closing date. late Applications or documents will not
be considered.J ob Number: 24-044J ob Type: Full-Time Regular
Department: Department of Rehabilitation & Supervision

City: Sacaton, AZLocations: 639 W. Seed Farm Road
Area of Interest: Corrections Counseling
Salary/ Hourly Rate: $68,700 - $86,258 Salary
Tribal Driving Permit Required: Yes

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The Corrections Counselor is responsible for providing direct services to inmates and juvenile residents in adult
and juvenile correctional facilities located within the Gila River Indian Community, (i.e., assess client strengths
and weaknesses, develop and implement treatment plans, maintain current case notes, explore client problems,
examine possible solutions/options, and participate in staffing). The incumbent will seek staffing/supervision
with appropriate professionals regarding inmates and juvenile residents who exhibit severely mentally ill
behavior. The Counselor will facilitate individual counseling and group therapy and provide training and
clinical expertise to the counseling team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
0 Conduct screenings and intakes, complete psychosocial assessments, and conduct educational groups for
inmates and juvenile residents referred to the department's program for services. Provide orientation
information to the client after admission into a program for services. Develop treatment plans cooperatively
and refer inmates and juvenile residents to other agencies and services as needed.
0 Provide individual and family counseling, case management activities as needed, and information concerning
alcohol and drug abuse to inmates and juvenile residents. Facilitate therapeutic groups with inmates and
juvenile residents.
0 Maintain counseling records, writes summaries, reports and complete all necessary paperwork in a timely
manner. Provide limited transportation, in service training for department staff as requested, crisis
intervention counseling and on-call service.
0 Provide in-service training for department staff as requested.
0 Refer to appropriate sources for treatment of the severely mentally ill client. Conduct one-on-one meetings
with inmates regarding programming matters and resolve situations within the framework of policy.
0 Maintain a caseload of inmates with the primary purpose of resolving daily living issues before they expand
into significant incidents.
0 Perform other related duties as assigned.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:0 Knowledge and understanding of cultural, economic, educational and social issues related to Native American
population and in particular the Gila River Indian Community.

- Considerable knowledge of chemical dependency, mental illness, counseling theories and therapeutictechniques.Basic knowledge of Law and Ethics in Behavioral Health.Skill in interviewing, problem solving, assessment, case planning and counseling.Skill in maintaining a professional clinical relationship with clients and family.Ability to express ideas clearly, orally and in writing.Ability to maintain strict standard of confidentiality.Ability to work with community agencies in order to coordinate services for clients and their families.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community Officialsand the public.
0 Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a Drug-free workplace.REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Counseling, Sociology, Social
Work or closely related field and three (3) years work experience performing professional counseling services
for an agency or organization.
0 Experience performing professional counseling to inmates in a correctional facility and experience with
community resources and tribal culture preferred.

- Masters degree preferred.ADDITIONAL RE! QUIREMENTS:

- Must be licensed or certified in Substance Abuse Counseling or a related Behavioral Health Field license or
certification, must be provided at the time of applying, and as a condition of employment must continue to
maintain licensure or certification throughout duration of employment.An Independent Professional Behavioral Health License is preferred.CPR Certification or must be able to obtain within 90 days of hire.May be required to work weekends and evenings.Required to pass a background check and fingerprint clearance as a condition of employment and must
continue to maintain throughout duration of employment.
0 Background checks are required for positions that involve regular contact with or control over Community
Children in accordance with The Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, 25 U.S.C.
Sections 3201 through 3210 and C.F.R. Part 63 and positions that have regular contact with the Elderly.
Must satisfactorily complete annual skill and knowledge testing.Required to obtain a Tribal Driving permit.Required mandatory reporter pursuant to Title 7, Chapter 2 (7.205), B.Required to attend Title 7 Mandatory Reporting training on a yearly basis.Non-Supervisory, Salaried Position
Reports to Chief Administrator or designee

BENEFITS INFORMATION:
Medical - EPO or PPO Self-Funded Plan utilizing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Network Prescription Program Dental - Plan is provided through CIGNA with no deductible for preventive services or $50 (individual)/$150
(family) deductible for basic and major services Vision - plan benefits are provided through SightCare of Arizona and carry a $10 co-pay for exams, zero co-pay Life and AD&D - We offer voluntary or supplemental life insurance for Employee & Dependents through
METLIFE Group Insurance. GRIC pays the full cost for your Basic Life and AD&D.Other Voluntary Benefits -
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Employee Assistance Program 12 Paid Holidays Vacation Leave Sick Leave
Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference
Act (Title 25, US. Code, Section 472 and 473). The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving
the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin,
Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River
Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If vou are claiming Preference in one or more of the following categories please attach a copv of the
required documentation to the completed Employment Application.Preference for Community Members (with proof of enrollment)Preference for Native Americans (must meet membership requirement of a federally recognized Tribe.)
Preference point for Spouse of Community Member (with proof of spouse enrollment)Preference point for Veteran (must meet statutory requirements)

HUMAN RESOURCES WILL NOT MAKE COPIES OF APPLICATIONS OR DOCUMENTS BEING
SUBMITTED.

Visit our GRIC website and apply online:

www.gilariver.org