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No salary listed — similar Counselor roles pay ~$73k (median of 128 jobs)

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Shelby County
Memphis, Tennessee

Counselor A - Programs (Corrections)

CounselorIncludes weekendsFull-Time
Posted 5mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

Corrections counselor developing and supervising counseling programs. Evening and weekend shifts may be required. Shelby County, TN.

Join Shelby County as a Counselor A – Corrections Programs in Memphis, Tennessee.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Government employment
  • Pension
  • PSLF eligible

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Shelby County as a Counselor A – Corrections Programs.

Key Responsibilities

The role involves developing and implementing counseling programs, supervising assigned counselors, and facilitating individual and group counseling sessions within a corrections setting. Responsibilities also include directing, training, and evaluating counselor effectiveness while maintaining program documentation and analyzing statistical data.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant social science field or an equivalent combination of education and experience, along with a minimum of two years of experience as a counselor or social worker in a criminal justice or institutional setting. Successful applicants must be able to function professionally in a prison environment, potentially work evenings and weekends, and pass required screenings.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Program DevelopmentCounseling GroupsStaff SupervisionData EvaluationReport WritingMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookCorrespondence CompositionTeam FacilitationWorking Under PressurePrison EnvironmentPrioritizationDetail Monitoring

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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CME allowance
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About Shelby County

Government Administration
Memphis, Tennessee
1,001-5,000 employees
Website

Benefits & Perks

Government employment
Pension
PSLF eligible

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