About Job

Nature of Work

This is a full-performance position under general supervision that will function as a member of a team providing services to an assigned caseload of inmates within a correctional facility. Responsibilities of the Correctional Counselor 2 may include individual and/or group counseling, diagnostic testing and evaluation, substance abuse counseling, implementation of treatment programs, guidance, administration, and evaluation of need and/or risk assessments, family counseling, recommendation of treatment programs to assist the inmate in controlling and overcoming problems, as well as general guidance of inmates. Will perform other duties as assigned.

McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Wyoming Counties

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, education, therapeutic recreation or closely related field.

Substitution: None.

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