Correctional Counselor I

Job Description and Duties

The Correctional Counselor I will have a Correctional Counselor II, Supervisor as a direct supervisor. The major functions include classifying incarcerated persons and housing them within their case factors. The Correctional Counselor I interviews incarcerated persons and evaluates their adjustment to and progress in correctional treatment programs, counsels incarcerated persons on personal, institutional and family problems; collects, evaluates, and records special behavioral, educational and vocational data on incarcerated persons; abstracts and contributes to cumulative case history data and makes recommendations pertinent to classification and assignment planning. Identifies and reports on special, educational and vocational problems as basis for recommending appropriate programs of educational and vocational training. Maintains case histories on incarcerated persons during confinement and makes recommendations on changes in classification assignments. Prepares board reports on incarcerated person activities in the institution prior to Board appearance and prepares pre-release reports for field use. Does regular updating of classification scores and schedules cases for Classification Committee review and transfer as indicated, and advises on case factors used in appropriate disciplinary actions. See attached duty statement.

Limited term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position. Please indicate on application if you are applying for Training and Development.

CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application.

Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

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Working Conditions

California Men's Colony, San Luis Obispo

Special Requirements

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

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.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

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.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

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This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

Desirable Qualifications

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:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Willingness to promote an inclusive workplace that empowers employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, , and the CalPERS website, .

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at .

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at .

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at .

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Eligibility Information

You must be on the eligibility list for this classification or have transfer eligibility to apply.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Information section below. An SOQ is required, i f you do not submit an SOQ your application will not be considered.