Correctional Counselor 1

Nature of Work

These position work under general supervision, provides a variety of counseling services for the inmate population of a correctional facility. Positions may vary as to predominant job function or area of specialization from facility to facility. Areas of specialization include vocational counseling, substance abuse counseling and guidance for inmates on work release. Performs related work as required.

This is the entry or beginning level of the Correctional Counselor class series. The employee works closely with the immediate supervisor or a senior counselor to learn correctional programs, accepted methods of interaction with inmates and facility security rules and regulations.

Posting Number: NRJCF26048
Alternate Posting: NRJCF26047
Position Number: 0608P01125, 0608P01126, 0608P01127, 0608P01202
Vacancies: 4
Counties: Marshall County & Ohio County

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  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.

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

Other Information

Email application to sherri.l.yarbrough@wv.gov or kelly.c.kinney@wv.gov

Or mail to:

Human Resources

112 Northern Regional Correctional Drive

Moundsville, WV 26041

Please include posting number NRJCF26048 on application.

Please note: Applications of covered state employees, mailed to DOP or completed via DOP’s on-line method, are not forwarded to the agency/facility.