About Job

Nature of Work

Under general supervision at the entry level, the Correctional Counselor 1 will function as a member of a team providing services to an assigned caseload of juveniles. The work of the Correctional Counselor 1 will consist of providing a variety of services to the juveniles and duties may vary as to job function or area of specialization. Areas of responsibilities include transporting juveniles to and from the center, assisting and providing vocational education, substance abuse education, assisting with recreational services, providing crisis intervention, assistance with need and/or risk assessments, classification, and acting as a role model for the juveniles. Will perform other duties as assigned.

Counties: Putnam County, Kanawha County, Cabell County, Mason County, Jackson County

IMPORTANT: Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your application or on your resume; therefore, make sure your application or resume is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section, or you may attach a detailed resume.

ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.

Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.

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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.

Substitution: Experience in the area of corrections or related fields may be substituted for the required training on a year-for-year basis.

***Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment***