CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR II (SPECIALIST)

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 107,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California offers a Correctional Counselor II (Specialist) position at Sierra Conservation Center in Jamestown, CA. The role focuses on monitoring casework standards, classification processes, and parole procedures, with responsibilities as a PRCS liaison to counties and headquarters.

This 12-month limited-term full-time position requires meticulous attention to policy and collaborative problem solving.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR II (SPECIALIST).
• Duties include monitoring standards of casework, classification, and parole processing.

Responsibilities

• Monitor standards of casework, classification, and parole processing at Sierra Conservation Center.
• Serve as PRCS liaison between the institution, counties, and headquarters.

Skills

Casework

Counseling

Communication

Policy knowledge

Job description

Correctional Counselor II (Specialist) - Assistant Classification and Parole Representative

JC-532629 -

$9,609.00 - $12,699.00 per Month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/2/2026

This advertisement is for a Correctional Counselor II (Specialist) position located at Sierra Conservation Center in Jamestown, Tuolumne County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 099-222-9901-002.

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

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

Under the general direction of the Classification and Parole Representative (C&PR) the Correctional Counselor II (Specialist), Assistant Classification and Parole Representative/County Liaison, performs specific detailed duties related to monitoring standards of casework, classification, and parole processing at Sierra Conservation Center (SCC) and Camps. This includes reporting all trends, defects and problems in the above areas to C&PR. This position will also act as Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS) liaison between the institution and the counties, and between the institution and headquarters.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 30, 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.

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

Working Conditions

About this location -- Sierra Conservation Center (SCC) is located in the foothills near Jamestown, California, in the heart of the Mother Lode Gold Country. It is adjacent to the Stanislaus National Forest, offering pine trees, mountain streams, and an abundance of recreational activities (fishing, swimming, camping, skiing, golfing, etc.). The prison is approximately 70 miles from Yosemite National Park.

The primary mission of SCC is to provide housing, programs and services for minimum and medium custody incarcerated individuals, to aid in their rehabilitation. SCC is responsible for the training and placement of male incarcerated individuals in the Conservation Camp Program. SCC administers male camps located throughout California.

Minimum Requirements

• CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR II (SPECIALIST)

Classification

CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR II (SPECIALIST) $9,609.00 - $12,094.00A $10,089.00 - $12,699.00J 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

In Office

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.

We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation 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.

CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.

Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation’s largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of individuals in our care, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies for their successful reintegration into our communities.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must 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.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

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.

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.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:

Knowledge of: The principles and procedures of incarcerated person classification (e.g., custody designation, custody level, specialized housing, program assignment, etc.) to provide a systematic process for the programming, housing, custody designation and assignment decisions used in the safe and secure management of incarcerated persons. The principles and practices of counseling and guidance to promote adjustment and determine appropriate programming needs within a correctional institution. Crime and delinquency to assess proper custody program placement and assignment. Casework theory/practice and the principles of individual/group behavior to designate incarcerated person programming, housing and maintain orderly operation of the facility. The purposes, activities, regulations and functions of the Board of Parole Hearings to ensure compliance with procedural requirements. Interpreting educational and psychological test results used in program placement and assignments to designate incarcerated person programming, housing, assignments and special needs or accommodations. Principles and practices of vocational guidance and occupational placement to designate incarcerated person programming, housing, assignments and special needs or accommodations. Verbal and written expression in order to exchange and provide accurate and pertinent information with staff, incarcerated persons and others. Correctional casework procedures to ensure that procedural requirements are in compliance with departmental rules and regulations. The range of normal and abnormal human behavior in order to designate incarcerated person programming, housing, assignments and special needs/accommodations. The policies and procedures of custody in order to maintain orderly operation of the facility and the safety of staff, incarcerated persons and the public. The methods used to manage and discipline incarcerated persons to ensure due process rights are afforded and procedural requirements are in compliance with departmental rules and regulations. The various Security Threat Groups (STG) and STG behavior in order to designate incarcerated person programming, housing and assignments and maintain the safety of staff, incarcerated persons and the public. Group processes and dynamics, including various roles played by group participants and different types of questions or modes of inquiry which can be used in group settings to provide accurate and pertinent information to staff and others. Training methods to plan and conduct on-the-job training to determine training needs, evaluate training results, maintain compliance with departmental policy and ensure a qualified workforce.

Ability to: Apply the principles and practices of counseling and guidance to determine appropriate housing, program placement and special needs and ensure institutional and public safety. Interpret test results and evaluate sociological, psychological, psychiatric, and vocational findings in order to make recommendations and determine appropriate housing, program placement and special needs. Evaluate sociological, psychological, psychiatric, and vocational findings to make recommendations and determine appropriate housing, program placement and special needs. Coordinate the work of a variety of occupations and professional disciplines in the classification of incarcerated persons to gather/disseminate information, assist other agencies and facilitate transfers, hearings and mental health evaluations. Secure accurate social data and record such data systematically to assist in the determination of appropriate housing, program placement and special needs. Effectively communicate (written/verbal/listening) with staff, incarcerated persons and other stakeholders to disseminate, share and receive information. Gain the respect and trust of incarcerated persons to assist in the determination of appropriate housing, program placement and special needs and ensure institutional and public safety. Organize and prioritize work in order to meet deadlines, time constraints and adjust to changes in assignments. Deal tactfully/diplomatically with sensitive issues in order to exchange and/or provide information/direction to staff and others. Analyze situations accurately in order to determine and implement effective and appropriate courses of action. Adapt effectively to a high volume/pressure of work in order to accomplish assigned tasks and ensure the effective operation of an assigned area. Respond effectively to emergency situations to ensure the safety/security of the institution, staff, incarcerated persons and others. Work independently to complete assigned tasks and adhere to timeframes.

Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Contact Information

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

Department Website: http://cdcr.ca.gov

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:
EEO Coordinator
[phone] ext: 6208
[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.

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.