CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR I

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of California is seeking a Correctional Counselor I at California Men's Colony, San Luis Obispo County. The role addresses classification, interviewing inmates, and providing counseling to support rehabilitation within a 12-month limited-term, in-office setting.

Salary ranges from $7,642 to $11,101 per month; new-to-state hires start at the minimum salary. Minimum qualifications apply; background checks and Live Scan required.

Qualifications

• Classification of incarcerated persons to aid in housing and program assignments.
• Interviewing inmates and evaluating their adjustment to treatment programs.
• Counseling inmates on personal, institutional, and family problems; collecting and recording data.

Responsibilities

• Classify incarcerated persons and assign housing based on case factors.
• Interview incarcerated persons and assess progress in correctional treatment programs.
• Counsel incarcerated persons and provide counseling on personal and family issues; document data and outcomes.

Skills

Classification

Interviewing

Counseling

Record keeping

Job description

Correctional Counselor I
CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR I

$7,642.00 - $11,101.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

The Correctional Counselor I will have a Correctional Counselor II, Supervisor as a direct supervisor. The major functions include classifying incarcerated persons and housing them within their case factors. The Correctional Counselor I interviews incarcerated persons and evaluates their adjustment to and progress in correctional treatment programs, counsels incarcerated persons on personal, institutional and family problems; collects, evaluates, and records special behavioral, educational and vocational data on incarcerated persons; abstracts and contributes to cumulative case history data and makes recommendations pertinent to classification and assignment planning. Identifies and reports on special, educational and vocational problems as basis for recommending appropriate programs of educational and vocational training. Maintains case histories on incarcerated persons during confinement and makes recommendations on changes in classification assignments. Prepares board reports on incarcerated person activities in the institution prior to Board appearance and prepares pre-release reports for field use. Does regular updating of classification scores and schedules cases for Classification Committee review and transfer as indicated, and advises on case factors used in appropriate disciplinary actions. See attached duty statement.

Limited term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position. Please indicate on application if you are applying for Training and Development.

CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application.

Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

California Men's Colony, San Luis Obispo

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR I

CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR I $7,642.00 - $9,162.00J $9,249.00 - $11,101.00K New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

San Luis Obispo County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

Vision

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

Commitment

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.

CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

Special Requirements

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you should include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov .

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Willingness to promote an inclusive workplace that empowers employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences.

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact:
Emma Andreasen
[phone]
[e-mail]

Hiring Unit Contact:
CMC Hiring Unit
[phone]
[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Steve Willingham, Captain, AI
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Eligibility Information

You must be on the eligibility list for this classification or have transfer eligibility to apply.
Please provide a copy of your school transcripts/degree with your application. If you do not submit the required documents your application will not be considered. You will be required to provide original sealed transcripts prior to appointment if you are the selected candidate.

Statement of Qualifications Instructions

NOTE: Resumes, cover letters, and other materials will not be accepted in place of the required SOQ.

Applicant must answer the questions listed below in numerical order.

SOQ shall not exceed two (2) pages in length, single-spaced, 12 point Arial font, and be in justified paragraph format.

The document shall be titled "Statement of Qualifications - (Your Full Name)." Must include Job Control Number.

• Please describe in detail your previous and/or current experience regarding incarcerated person classification related duties.
• Please describe in detail your ability to manage due dates while completing accurate and thorough work to meet an institutional goal.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.