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State of California's High Desert State Prison is seeking a Correctional Counselor II (Supervisor) for Facility D. The role oversees Correctional Counselor Is, provides training, reviews cases, and coordinates with law enforcement and parole services.
You will supervise staff, ensure ADA compliance, and support the BPH proceedings as needed. The position is in-office at High Desert State Prison with possible cross-over duties during vacancies.
High Desert State Prison
JC-534303
$10,316.00 - $12,989.00 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: 10/16/2026
Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off
Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment will be considered for this position(s).
Under the supervision of the Facility Captain, the Correctional Counselor II (Supervisor) assigns and reviews work of Correctional Counselor Is. Is responsible for instructing and assisting with In‑Service Training Programs. Evaluates staff performance and takes or recommends appropriate action. Assigns and reviews cases. Counsels with and gives assistance to Correctional Counselor Is on difficult case problems. Provides casework services to selected incarcerated individuals and serves as a treatment consultant to the custodial staff in segregation units. Supervises and checks the compilation of case records to determine that policies and procedures are followed. Follows up on specific classification recommendations. Assists in the development of effective casework procedures. May carry a reduced caseload. Coordinates the work of the Department of Corrections with law enforcement agencies and interested public. Performs special assignments and duties. Consults with custodial, education, care and treatment of staff. Makes recommendations to parole services regarding supervised or retention of incarcerated individuals. Will act as the Assistant ADA Coordinator in their areas of responsibilities and will be responsible for monitoring ADA compliance on their facility. Will be responsible for providing training to staff regarding ADA compliance on their facility. May act as Facility Captain during his/her absence. CCII Supervisors may be required to cross‑over other CCII Supervisor positions on a temporary basis due to vacancies, vacation, training or any other assignments due to institutional need. Assignments for coverage will be at the discretion of CDW.
Responsible for assisting incarcerated persons with disabilities in understanding, preparing for, and participating in the BPH suitability hearing process as needed. Review SOMS and DECS/BITS to identify the incarcerated person’s need for assistance, primary and secondary method of effective communication, adaptive support needs, assistive device(s), or software (e.g. electronic magnifier, personal sound amplification device, Microsoft Ease of Access, etc.) that are required to accommodate the incarcerated person for BPH proceedings. Accommodations shall be provided in a manner to allow privacy and independence. Review BITS at least weekly for any assignments associated with a BPH proceeding. Meet with the incarcerated person and complete a CDC Form 128B, BPH Accommodations Questionnaire, when prompted do so by BITS. Serve the incarcerated person with a Notice of DPV/DNV Rights for BPH Proceedings or a Notice of Deaf‑Signer Rights for BPH Proceedings, as applicable.
Note: 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.
High Desert State Prison is located approximately eight miles east of the town of Susanville, or about a 1 hour 30‑minute drive northwest of Reno, Nevada.
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR II (SUPERVISOR) $10,316.00 - $12,989.00. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
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Telework: In Office
Permanent, Full Time
We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.
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.
CDCR and 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.
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.
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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.
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This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.
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:
Shall create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.
This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.
Violet Meraz
(530) 251-5100 ext: 5634
ljubica.meraz@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.
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