Entry-Level Correctional Counselor: Start Your Impact

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

State of West Virginia is seeking an entry-level Correctional Counselor to provide counseling services to inmates under general supervision. The role may focus on vocational counseling, substance abuse counseling, or guidance for inmates on work release across various corrections facilities.

You will learn correctional programs and facility security rules under supervision while starting in this entry-level position within the corrections system of West Virginia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, corrections, psychology, sociology, counseling, counseling and guidance, criminology, social work, education, therapeutic recreation or closely related field.
• Substitution: experience in corrections or related fields may substitute for the required training on a year-for-year basis.
• Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions.

Responsibilities

• Provides a variety of counseling services for the inmate population under general supervision.
• Areas of specialization include vocational counseling, substance abuse counseling and guidance for inmates on work release.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Counseling

Interpersonal skills

Case management

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field

Substitution: experience may substitute for training

Job description

State of West Virginia is seeking an entry-level Correctional Counselor to provide counseling services to inmates under general supervision. The role may focus on vocational counseling, substance abuse counseling, or guidance for inmates on work release across various corrections facilities.

You will learn correctional programs and facility security rules under supervision while starting in this entry-level position within the corrections system of West Virginia.