Corrections Counselor I

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

Job Posting closes: April 25, 2026
Required documents uploaded by: April 24, 2026

Agency Information:

Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex

1430 NW 25th St.

Topeka, KS 66618

About the Position:

Who can apply: Anyone
Classified/Unclassified Service: Classified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Work Schedule: Regular hours 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Search Keywords: Case Management, Counselor, Corrections

Compensation:

Pay Grade 31 Step 10: $58,884.80 annually / $28.31 hour

Employment Benefits:

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
Sick & Vacation leave
Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
Fitness Centers in select locations
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

The incumbent will have the ability to be self-directed, demonstrating professional alignment with evidence-based practices including cognitive-behavioral classes and interventions. They should have strong facilitation skills including the ability to be purposeful, engaging, and respectful with residents, and flow with group dynamics during programming sessions, and should have a thorough understanding of cognitive-behavioral programming and principles. The incumbent will be provided curricula and priorities in the facility, based on the risk/need of residents and will have the latitude to deliver programming within established parameters, so long as the services are consistent with evidence-based practices, and fit the risk/need level/issues of the individual case. The incumbent will also be expected to follow guidelines, policies and procedures of the department and facility.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

This position works as part of the Programs Division at the Kansas Juvenile Corrections Complex (KJCC) and is responsible for establishing and delivering programming and case management support in the areas of cognitive-behavioral interventions for moderate and high-risk juvenile residents. Services are to be delivered in the appropriate dosage, depending on the residents risk/need levels, according to evidence-based practices, and in close collaboration and communication with internal and external partners. The core classes to be taught are Thinking for a Change, Aggression Replacement Training, Advanced Practice; Social Skill Streaming, FPI, and other programming as determined by the agency. Other classes will be this position’s responsibility, including classes of varying lengths/doses, addressing any area of risk/need, as identified by the facility, and directed by the supervisor. May also be responsible for training agency staff in one or more of these program curricula.
Performs additional tasks related to program delivery, including entering resident case notes, providing ongoing feedback to juvenile residents and their assigned facility case managers regarding their progress and participation in group, communicating with all members of the unit team – including unit operations staff – regarding the current focus of programming in progress to allow those staff the ability to support the youth in their newly-learned skills as they observe and interact with them on the living unit and throughout the facility. Ensure programming dispositions are accurately entered into appropriate spreadsheets/databases; ensuring unit team, probation officers, mentors, and other partners have feedback about class progress as appropriate. Maintain tracking of Program Hours to report out on and include in the youths Program Planning Conference Reports.
Will work with supervisor to schedule, monitor, and facilitate the administrative aspects of programming, including working with unit team for resident referrals; reviewing lists of offenders to identify potential participants; making placement decisions in classes, ensuring full use of all available slots; addressing readiness and responsivity; monitoring for quality/fidelity (and assisting colleagues at KJCC and in other facilities and offices in monitoring their classes for quality/fidelity, as directed by the supervisor); tracking how many residents start and finish; monitoring progress to reduce failures;
Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

*Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Four years’ direct experience in criminal justice, social science or behavioral sciences.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to those applicants with previous experience in corrections.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:

Must take and pass a drug screening test approved by the Division of Personnel Services.
Must pass a physical exam, background and submit a State of Kansas Tax Clearance.

E-Verify:

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and complete the form.

Recruiter Contact Information:

Name: Jennifer McCoy

Email: jennifer.mccoy1@ks.gov

Phone: 785-746-7194

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How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

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PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

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