Correctional Rehabilitation Manager, Correctional Counseling Manager ; Portland

Initial Posting Date: 01/06/2026

Final date to receive applications: 01/19/2026

Agency: Department of Corrections

Salary Range: $6,667 - $10,311

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Correctional Rehabilitation Manager, Correctional Counseling Manager 1 (Portland)

Job Description: Correctional Rehabilitation Manager, Correctional Counseling Manager 1 (Portland) – Columbia River Correctional Institution, Oregon Department of Corrections

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‑by‑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 a management services role 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.

• In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties of all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications, you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview.
  
  Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the job posting close date.
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