Job Summary

The State of Queensland is seeking a highly skilled Correctional Counsellor to join our team in the delivery of custodial services across Queensland. As a Correctional Counsellor, you will contribute to a high level of community safety through the provision of welfare assistance, counselling, and approved programs to offenders.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer appropriate assessments to offenders, analyse assessment results, and record information.
• Maintain a high 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.
• Provide consultancy services to, and accept 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 productive 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 a high level of knowledge regarding services for offenders.

Requirements

• Relevant qualifications and experience in a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• High level of knowledge of contemporary offender rehabilitation research and practices.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.