West Virginia
Correctional Counselor 1 - DHS - DCR - Salem Correctional Center - See Posting
West Virginia, West Virginia, Minnesota, United States,
Under general supervision, at the entry or beginning level, provides a variety of counseling services for the inmate population in a Correctional Facility. Positions may vary as to predominant job functions or areas of specialization from facility to facility. Areas of specialization include: vocational counseling, substance abuse counseling, and guidance for inmates on work release.Performs related work as required. Examples of work include:Interviews with inmates upon arrival to facility and/or specific programs, writing a summary of the session, gathering pertinent information, and drafting strategy or coursework.Meeting with inmates on a regular basis to discuss progress, address problems or needs, and inform the inmate of changes in the program or schedule.Maintaining records to go into permanent files.Writing monthly reports to document work with inmates, achievement in progress, activities held, or problems encountered.Counseling inmates in crisis situations, dealing with potential violent or suicidal inmates to stabilize their behaviors.Arranging ministerial, psychological, or employment counseling outside the facility.Teaching interpersonal skills to help retain employment.Assisting Correctional Officers on units.IMPORTANT:
Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.ATTENTION:
Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training, or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.This announcement is for one (1) or more specific vacancies and only applies to the location(s) indicated. Your application will remain active for this job for one-hundred eighty (180) days or until the job is filled. Application for this job does not automatically qualify you for other positions. Be sure to submit your application for each position of interest. To receive an email notice anytime jobs in this or other categories are posted, you may choose to complete a
Job Interest Card
from the slide-out menu located at the top left of our Job Opportunities page.Training:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in criminal justice, corrections, psychology, sociology, counseling, counseling and guidance, criminology, social work, education, therapeutic recreation, or closely related field.Substitution:
Experience in the area of corrections or related fields may be substituted for the required training on a year-for-year basis.***DETAILS OF RELATED EXPERIENCE MUST BE SHOWN IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION***PG: 10 $32,862 - $56,373Market Rate: $50,288
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Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.ATTENTION:
Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training, or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.This announcement is for one (1) or more specific vacancies and only applies to the location(s) indicated. Your application will remain active for this job for one-hundred eighty (180) days or until the job is filled. Application for this job does not automatically qualify you for other positions. Be sure to submit your application for each position of interest. To receive an email notice anytime jobs in this or other categories are posted, you may choose to complete a
Job Interest Card
from the slide-out menu located at the top left of our Job Opportunities page.Training:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in criminal justice, corrections, psychology, sociology, counseling, counseling and guidance, criminology, social work, education, therapeutic recreation, or closely related field.Substitution:
Experience in the area of corrections or related fields may be substituted for the required training on a year-for-year basis.***DETAILS OF RELATED EXPERIENCE MUST BE SHOWN IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION***PG: 10 $32,862 - $56,373Market Rate: $50,288
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