Prison classification counselor vs intensive in-home counselor

The differences between prison classification counselors and intensives in-home counselor can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a prison classification counselor and an intensive in-home counselor. Additionally, a prison classification counselor has an average salary of $52,033, which is higher than the $51,428 average annual salary of an intensive in-home counselor.

The top three skills for a prison classification counselor include role model, treatment programs and . The most important skills for an intensive in-home counselor are family therapy, mental health issues, and crisis intervention.

Prison classification counselor vs intensive in-home counselor overview

	Prison Classification Counselor	Intensive In-Home Counselor
Yearly salary	$52,033	$51,428
Hourly rate	$25.02	$24.73
Growth rate	10%	17%
Number of jobs	27,559	122,300
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 56%	Bachelor's Degree, 65%
Average age	41	41
Years of experience	4	4

Prison classification counselor vs intensive in-home counselor salary

Prison classification counselors and intensives in-home counselor have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Prison Classification Counselor	Intensive In-Home Counselor
Average salary	$52,033	$51,428
Salary range	Between $39,000 And $69,000	Between $40,000 And $66,000
Highest paying City	-	Lincoln, CA
Highest paying state	-	Maine
Best paying company	-	Family & Children Assoc
Best paying industry	-	Utilities

Differences between prison classification counselor and intensive in-home counselor education

There are a few differences between a prison classification counselor and an intensive in-home counselor in terms of educational background:

	Prison Classification Counselor	Intensive In-Home Counselor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 56%	Bachelor's Degree, 65%
Most common major	Criminal Justice	Psychology
Most common college	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	Hunter College of the City University of New York

Prison classification counselor vs intensive in-home counselor demographics

Here are the differences between prison classification counselors' and intensives in-home counselor' demographics:

	Prison Classification Counselor	Intensive In-Home Counselor
Average age	41	41
Gender ratio	Male, 42.6% Female, 57.4%	Male, 29.0% Female, 71.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 5.9% Hispanic or Latino, 12.2% Asian, 3.2% White, 67.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 11.3% Unknown, 5.9% Hispanic or Latino, 12.2% Asian, 3.2% White, 67.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	15%	15%

Differences between prison classification counselor and intensive in-home counselor duties and responsibilities

Prison classification counselor example responsibilities.

Conduct group check-in and co-lead group psychotherapy sessions to help clients identify and manage problems associate with psychiatric conditions.
Work towards empowering juveniles and their families to support a positive lifestyle by providing strength base intensive intervention and rehabilitation services.
Organize and lead regular youth and college bible studies, teaching about prayer and promoting spirituality.

Intensive in-home counselor example responsibilities.

Conduct group check-in and co-lead group psychotherapy sessions to help clients identify and manage problems associate with psychiatric conditions.
Assist in preventing altercations between the youth by using TCI.
Complete the required MANDT training, medical tech and CPR training.
Coordinate with ABA program consultants, other teachers and parents of the child.
Learned TCI techniques, consistently pass out medications, and maintain current CPR/ first aid certifications.
Maintain a caseload of adolescent youth diagnose with autism, conduct disorder, ADHD, or bipolar disorder.

Prison classification counselor vs intensive in-home counselor skills

Common prison classification counselor skills

Role Model, 72%
Treatment Programs, 28%

Common intensive in-home counselor skills

Family Therapy, 10%
Mental Health Issues, 9%
Crisis Intervention, 8%
Intensive In-Home, 7%
Community Resources, 7%
Therapeutic Interventions, 4%

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