CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR

Newton, Iowa is a progressive, family friendly community, a shining star of Central Iowa and a place to call home. Whether you're raising a family, starting a business or building a home, you'll want to get to know Newton. The community has many great amenities aside from excellent schools. Unique entertainment, beautiful art displays and parks, and great attractions for families to enjoy. Centrally located in Iowa just off I-80, Newton, www.newtongov.org , boasts a diverse array of shopping, recreational and dining choices, both locally and within short driving distances.

Des Moines is just 35 miles west, Ames is 62 miles NW, and Iowa City is 87 miles east. "America's Dutch Treasure", Pella, www.pella.org , lies just 23 miles to the southeast. Enjoy camping, boating, fishing and swimming activities at nearby Lake Red Rock, www.redrockarea.com , 20 miles south. Take in some fast-paced action at an Indy Car or NASCAR race at the Iowa Speedway, www.iowaspeedway.com , or visit the Sprint Car Capital of the World, www.knoxvilleraceway.com , just 25 miles south in nearby Knoxville. At Newton Correctional Facility, we offer a wide range of career opportunities in various departments; i.e., Security, Treatment, Medical, Administrative, Business, Records, Maintenance/Trades, Warehousing, Food Service and other support areas.

Join our team of dedicated professionals who provide an environment that facilitates change for incarcerated individuals as they prepare for release. Come be a part of creating opportunities for safer communities. You'll find an exceptional workplace where mutual respect and support are part of the culture. This position conducts diagnostic Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) examinations working with the Sex Offender Treatment Program.

There is a primary position open along with a backup to the primary person. You will prepare for examinations by conducting pre-exam interviews with incarcerated individuals, reviewing their files, consulting with case managers and other staff and working with outside agencies for access to necessary information. Prepare written reports following the examination with the finding of the test. Complete case management services for incarcerated individuals. Involvement in primary classifications, pre-parole classifications scheduling and attending program reviews, custody classifications, SVP and other assessments. Also court progress reports, funeral trips and transfers. Will required the individuals hired to obtain certification though Iowa Board for Treatment of Sex Abusers.

Will also 10% of the time will provide primary sex offender treatment. Includes facilitating groups, maintaining accurate ICON entries, entry of session notes and participating in program reviews. Works towards/obtain sex offender treatment provider certification thought Iowa Board for the for treatment of Sexual Abusers. This position is Monday thru Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday thru Friday

Experience equal to four years of full-time work providing individual and group guidance and related counseling services in the areas of social, behavioral, educational, vocational and related program planning;

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