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The Oregon Department of Corrections seeks a Corrections Rehabilitation Manager, Correctional Counseling Manager 1 at Warner Creek Correctional Facility in Lakeview. You will oversee rehabilitative services for adults in custody, planning and directing case management, counseling, programming and opportunities to support successful reentry.
You will work with staff and contract providers, lead with dignity, and promote evidence-based practices to reduce recidivism.
Initial Posting Date: 11/09/2026 Application Deadline: 11/22/2026 Agency: Department of Corrections Salary Range: $6,834 - $10,569 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Correctional Rehabilitation Manager, Correctional Counseling Manager 1 (Lakeview)
Job Description: Correctional Rehabilitation Manager, Correctional Counseling Manager 1 (Lakeview) Warner Creek Correctional Facility Oregon Department of Corrections Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? We’re looking for a committed and experienced professional to oversee rehabilitative services at Warner Creek Correctional Facility (WCCF) in Lakeview, Oregon. Where you will be helping adults in custody (AICs) gain the skills, resources, and support they need for successful reentry into the community.
In this pivotal role, you’ll be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing a range of essential services, including case management, counseling, programming, and rehabilitative opportunities for AICs. You’ll work side‑side with dedicated staff and contract providers to ensure these programs are delivered effectively, efficiently, and in alignment with agency goals. Your leadership will directly impact lives, equipping individuals with the tools to break cycles of incarceration, reduce recidivism, and successfully navigate both the challenges of incarceration and the opportunities of reintegration. This position also requires strong, solution‑focused collaboration with institutional leadership and operational teams, working together to create an environment where rehabilitation is prioritized, and people have the chance to build a better future. This position is management services and may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.
Five (5) years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience; OR two (2) years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Experience with personnel actions including performance reviews, timecard approval, and oversight. Employee management and leadership A belief that people can change; displays an attitude that conveys dignity and respect in the treatment of others; Ability to be part of a team and maintaining positive, respectful, and productive work environment; Ability to form collaborative and productive partnerships with a diverse set of stakeholders; Demonstrates good communication and writing skills; Be self-directed and motivated; Knowledge of Correctional Rehabilitation
Strong understanding of evidence based practices related to behavioral change principles and the Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) model. Proficiency in documentation. Experience providing supportive feedback to improve employee performance. Experience working in a Correctional environment with justice involved individuals. Knowledge of Department of Corrections Systems.
The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.
Working in a men’s correctional facility including regular contact with adults in custody. Working off hours as needed for programs and services.
The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives. The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.
The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information. Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights. The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA. Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. Please note – if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application. You will have up until 24 hours after the posted application deadline to submit the appropriate documentation. The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process. This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice. Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between. Oregon “flies with her own wings.”