CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR III

Job Description and Duties

Under the general supervision of the Correctional Administrator, Business Services, Correctional Counselor III is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the total institutional classification process. Coordinates and manages the Records Office operation. Coordinates and reviews the work of the counseling staff; instructs and assists with In-Service Training programs; evaluates staff performance and takes or recommends appropriate action. Assigns and reviews cases and aids Program staff on difficult case problems; serves as Resource Consultant to the custodial staff in Administrative Segregation Unit. Monitors the compilation of case records to ensure that appropriate policy and procedures are followed. Follows up on specific classification recommendations; develops effective casework procedures; coordinates work with Department and institution, with law enforcement agencies, interested public and private agencies. Coordinates hearings for the Board of Parole Hearings (BPH); coordinates releases with the Parole and Community Services Divisions and work furlough placements.

Working Conditions

The California State Prison – Los Angeles County (LAC) is in Lancaster, CA (Antelope Valley) – home to our State’s Poppy Flower. LAC is approximately forty-five (45) minutes North of Valencia, CA, which is home to Six Flags Magic Mountain and is approximately seventy-five (75) miles North from Downtown Los Angeles/ Hollywood.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

This advertisement is for the Correctional Counselor III (C&PR) position located at 44750 60th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93536. Please indicate the position number on your application: 027-222-9902-001.

Position Details

Vacancy is located in Lancaster, CA.

Department Information

Vision: Enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.
Mission: 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.
• Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.
• If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment.
• If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
• Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
• Candidates new to CDCR are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.
• When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.
• CDCR utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov.

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of current CDCR HR practices.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Supervisory or leadership experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and sound judgement.
• Ability and willingness to delegate responsibilities while ensuring timeliness and quality products.
• Ability to work well and stay organized in fast pace, high volume environment.
• Possession of a positive attitude when working with all levels in the organization.
• Demonstrated reliability with a good attendance history and the ability to be punctual.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Syre Garcia
(661) 729-2000 ext: 5239
syre.garcia@cdcr.ca.gov