Correctional Counselor 1

Nature of Work

As a Correctional Counselor 1, you will play a pivotal role in transforming lives while maintaining the safety of our facility. Working as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will manage a diverse caseload of inmates, providing life-changing services such as vocational training, substance abuse education, and crisis intervention. Your day-to-day will be dynamic and impactful—ranging from conducting critical risk assessments and diagnostic evaluations to assisting with security duties and recreational services. This mission-driven role offers the unique opportunity to balance administrative guidance with hands-on security, including one 12-hour shift per week dedicated to unit safety. If you are a proactive problem-solver ready to make a real difference in the rehabilitation process, we want you on our team. Will perform other duties as assigned.

Posting #CHCC270017
Vacancy: Randolph
Number of Vacancies:4
Position numbers:0608P00190, 0608P00359, 0608P00337, 0608P00304

Alternative to Posting #CHCC270018

• 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 $5000 shall be removed from their salary, unless transferring to another CVFP.

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

Minimum Special Hiring Rate:$37,862

Email applications to: [email protected]
Or mail applications to:
PO Box 1 Huttonsville, WV 26280

Please include posting number CHCC270017 on applications.

**Please note :Applications of covered state employees mailed to DO or completed via DOP's online method are not forwarded. 

 

 

 

 

Benefits

State employment offers a variety of benefits.  Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnel's Benefits Page.

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