Correctional Counselor 1

Nature of Work

Under general supervision, the Correctional Counselor 1 will function as a member of a team providing services to an assigned caseload of inmates within the facility.  The work of the Correctional Counselor 1 will consist of providing a variety of services to the inmate population. Duties may vary as to job function or area of specialization based on the program being administered.  Areas of responsibilities may include assisting the unit Correctional Officer with security duties, providing vocational education, substance abuse education, assisting with recreational services, providing crisis intervention on the unit, guidance of inmates, assistance with need and/or risk assessments, classification, and diagnostic evaluations.  Will perform other duties as assigned.

Posting Number STCC270007
Position Numbers 0608P03046,0608P03016,0608P03030,0608P03015
Vacancies 4
McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Wyoming Counties
Alternate to STCC270008 Correctional Counselor 2

• In accordance with SPB 3088 effective 10/7/23, $5000 will be added to the minimum starting rate of pay for all classifications within a Critical Vacancy Pay Supplemental Facility.  Critical Vacancy Pay Facilities: Huttonsville Correctional Center and Jail, Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail, Western Regional Jail and Corrections Facility, Northern Correctional Facility (including Ohio County Correctional Center), Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, Chick Buckbee Juvenile Center, Vicki Douglas Juvenile Center, Potomac Highlands Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, and Eastern Regional Jail and Corrections Facility (including Martinsburg Correctional Center) (SPB 3088).
• Employees in this classification shall receive an annual base building pay differential each fiscal year of $250 after completing one year of service. 
• If an employee is hired into a Critical Vacancy Pay Facility (CVPF) and leaves the facility, the additional pay differential of $5,000 shall be removed from their salary, unless transferring to another CVPF.

Minimum Qualifications

Training: 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.

Other Information

PG:  10     $32,862 - $56,373

Market Rate: $50,288

Email applications to: [email protected] or [email protected]

Mail applications to:
Stevens' Correctional Center
795 Virginia Avenue
Welch, WV 24801

Please include posting number STCC260007 on your application.
Please note: applications of covered state employees mailed to DOP or completed via DOP's online method are not
forwarded to the agency.

 

 

 

 

Benefits

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Agency Information

EmployerWest VirginiaAddress 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Building 3 Suite 500
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305 Phone(304) 558-3950
Website http://personnel.wv.gov