CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR I

CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application, but it is not required. Main communication for this position will be through email. PVSP is advertising for both permanent full-time and limited-term Correctional Counselor I positions.

About the Department

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.

Commitment: The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. We aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive and respectful workplace, attracting and hiring candidates from all communities, and empowering employees from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.

Responsibilities

Refer to the attached Duty Statement for full details on responsibilities. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

Requirements

Refer to the Class Specification for Minimum Requirements. Candidates must meet these qualifications to be considered for the position.

• Background Investigation clearance required prior to hiring.
• Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview/appointment. If education is used to meet qualifications, unofficial transcripts/diploma must be included. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment.
• Candidates with foreign degrees/transcripts must obtain and submit U.S. course/degree equivalency verification (e.g., via NACES).
• New hires must submit to Live Scan Fingerprinting and a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, with annual testing thereafter.

Desirable Qualifications

• Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Benefits

• California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)
• 401(k) and 457(b) Plans (Savings Plus)
• Cash in Lieu of Health and/or Dental Benefits (for eligible Bargaining Units - $165 Healthcare Cash Payment for SEIU, Excluded & Exempt)
• Vanpool and Commute program reimbursement
• Consolidated Benefits (CoBen)
• Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Group Legal Services Insurance
• Health Benefits
• Long-Term Care Program
• Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Part-Time, Seasonal, and Temporary Retirement Program
• Third-Party Pre-Tax Parking Reimbursement Account Program
• Vision Benefits
• Death Benefits

Pay

$7,278.00 - $11,101.00 per month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Schedule

Permanent, full-time positions. Limited-term positions are also available.

Location

Fresno County. This position is in-office (no telework).