Correctional Counselor

Overview

Under general supervision, provides a variety of counseling services for the inmate population of a correctional facility. Positions may vary as to predominant job function or area of specialization from facility to facility. Areas of specialization include vocational counseling, substance abuse counseling and guidance for inmates on work release. Performs related work as required.

This is the entry or beginning level of the Correctional Counselor class series. The employee works closely with the immediate supervisor or a senior counselor to learn correctional programs, accepted methods of interaction with inmates and facility security rules and regulations.

Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online. Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your application or on your resume; therefore, make sure your application or resume is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section, or you may attach a detailed resume.

ATTENTION:
Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit the MEMBER 4 form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.

Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email them to: applicant services or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd.

E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.

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A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in criminal justice, corrections, psychology, sociology, counseling, counseling and guidance, criminology, social work, education, therapeutic recreation or closely related field.

Substitution:
Experience in the area of corrections or related fields may be substituted for the required training on a year-for-year basis.

Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.

• Adult Facilities
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  • Denmar Correctional Center and Jail - Pocahontas County
  • Eastern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility / Martinsburg Correctional Center and Jail - Berkeley County
  • Huttonsville Correctional Center and Jail / Huttonsville Work Camp - Randolph County
  • Lakin Correctional Center and Jail - Mason County
  • Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail / Slayton Work Camp - Fayette County
  • North Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility - Doddridge County
  • Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility / Ohio County Correctional Center and Jail - Marshall/Ohio
  • Potomac Highlands Regional Jail and Correctional Facility - Hampshire County
  • Pruntytown Correctional Center and Jail - Taylor County
  • Saint Marys Correctional Center and Jail - Pleasants County
  • Salem Correctional Center and Jail - Harrison/Doddridge County
  • South Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility - Kanawha County
  • Southern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility - Raleigh County
  • Southwestern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility - Logan County
  • Stevens Correctional Center - McDowell County
  • Tygart Valley Regional Jail and Correctional Facility - Randolph County
  • Western Regional Jail and Correctional Facility - Cabell County
• Community Corrections
  • Anthony Correctional Center - Greenbrier County
  • Beckley Correctional Center and Jail - Raleigh County
  • Charleston Correctional Center and…