Correctional Counsellor

In the Correctional Counsellor role you will:
* Administer appropriate assessments to offenders, analyse assessment results and record information.
* Maintain own level of knowledge of contemporary offender rehabilitation research and practices, and legislation, policy and procedures in relation to offender management.
* Participate in professional supervision activities and team meetings as a member of multi-disciplinary unit, providing consultancy services to, and acceptable referrals from, other unit members including Psychologists, Education Officers, Activities Officers and Custodial Correctional Officers.
* Develop, implement and deliver appropriate assessment, counselling and welfare services to individuals.
* Contribute to and participate in case planning and case management activities including the preparation of reports and case notes.
* Ensure maintenance, accuracy and appropriateness of records for appropriate authorities.
* Provide advice and contribute to the classification and planning review process.
* Ensure records and information data for the Integrated Offender Management system (IOMS) are accurate and current.
* Ensure the safety and security of self and others and the security and confidentiality of QCS property and information.
* Provide timely information to relevant areas advisory and support services to sentencing and releasing authorities in relation to assessment.
* Liaise and develop production relationships with external service providers to optimise offender community integration consistent with the highest standards of community safety.
* Provide advice to appropriate authorities regarding community re-integration and parole processes.
* Counsel offenders about offending behaviours and consequences of such behaviour.
* Provide timely advice to offenders about services and community expectations.
* Maintain high level knowledge regarding services for offenders.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/549088/24
Closing Date: Monday, 18th March 2024