CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR II (SPECIALIST)

Position Title Correctional Counselor II (Specialist) Department Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation Salary $9,609.00 - $12,699.00 per Month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Type & Duration 12‑Month Limited Term, Full Time, may become permanent. Location Pelican Bay State Prison, In Office. Working Conditions Position located at Pelican Bay State Prison. Minimum Requirements Minimum qualifications are detailed in the Class Specification. Desirable Qualifications Willingness to promote an inclusive workplace that empowers employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. Knowledge of the Armstrong and Clark Remedial Plans in court‑ordered compliance requirements related to equal access to programs, services, and activities for incarcerated persons with disabilities. Knowledge of the Disability Placement Program (DPP) and the Developmental Disability Program (DDP) codes. Experience in reviewing and interpreting institutional reports and databases including but not limited to SOMS and ERMS to identify compliance issues, housing restrictions, placement discrepancies, and accommodation‑related concerns. Ability to identify trends or areas of non‑compliance. Experience conducting case reviews, compliance monitoring, and or audits involving classification, housing accommodation, 602‑1/1824’s or institutional operations. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with institution leadership, custody staff, ADA coordinators, headquarters staff, and incarcerated persons. Experience in preparing detailed reports, findings, summaries, and documentation for management review and compliance monitoring purposes. Ability to interpret and apply departmental policies, operational procedures, and legal mandates consistently and accurately. Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple assignments, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and manage sensitive confidential information. Experience conducting compliance/audit reviews. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. #J-18808-Ljbffr