Correctional Counselor 1 - DHS - DCR - Harrison County Youth Reporting Center - Harrison Co.

West Virginia; West Virginia; On-site; USD 32,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in West Virginia is seeking a Correctional Counselor 1 to provide essential services to juveniles. The selected candidate will be responsible for providing vocational education, crisis intervention, and other supportive services to help juveniles overcome challenges. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and entails various responsibilities that contribute to the rehabilitation and development of youth within the correctional system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college.
• Experience in corrections may substitute education year-for-year.
• Must verify education via official transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Transport juveniles to and from the center.
• Assist with vocational & substance abuse education.
• Provide crisis intervention and risk assessments.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Vocational education

Substance abuse education

Role modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field

Job description

Under general supervision, the Correctional Counselor 1 will function as a member of a team providing services to an assigned caseload of juveniles. The work of the Correctional Counselor 1 will consist of providing a variety of services to the juveniles and duties may vary as to job function or area of specialization. Areas of responsibilities include transporting juveniles to and from the center, assisting and providing vocational education, substance abuse education, assisting with recreational services, providing crisis intervention, assistance with need and/or risk assessments, classification, and acting as a role model for the juveniles. Will perform other duties as assigned.

Harrison County, Taylor County, Marion County, Barbour County

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IMPORTANT:Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your application or on your resume; therefore, make sure your application or resume is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section, or you may attach a detailed resume.

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.

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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.

***Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment***

PG: 10 $32,862 - $56,373

Market Rate: $50,288