CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR I

About the role

This position is posted on a 12 month limited term basis with the possibility of being extended up to 24 months or becoming permanent.

Responsibilities

• Make recommendations for placement of incarcerated persons in programs or for withdrawal from programs;
• Determine custody requirements of incarcerated persons on an ongoing basis;
• Record observations or contacts with incarcerated persons, families, outside agencies, confidential information, etc.;
• Respond to written or verbal requests from incarcerated persons;
• Reevaluate the program needs of the incarcerated person on an ongoing basis;
• Encourage and discourage specific incarcerated persons' behavior;
• Appears with and/or may represent the incarcerated person at a disciplinary, classification, or parole hearing to discuss/present findings and recommendations.

Requirements

Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development Assignment may also be considered for this position (s).

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application. CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.

Qualifications

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Up to 14 paid days off per year.

Pay

$8,809.00 - $10,572.00 B Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect recent changes.

Schedule

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Working Conditions

This position is located at the California State Prison in Corcoran CA, which is accessibly located right off Highway 43. Conveniently located one hour from Lemoore Naval Air Station and Sequoias National Park. Two hours from Yosemite National Park and Pismo Beach.

Department Information

Vision: We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission: To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

Special Requirements

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts.

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Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.