Inspector 2-DHS-DCR-Mount Olive Correctional Complex & Jail-Fayette Co.
State of West Virginia
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Correctional Counselor 1 - DCR - Anthony Correctional Center - Greenbrier Co.
State of West Virginia
DHS - DCR - Anthony Correctional Center
Location
West Virginia, 25305
Salary
$32,862 - $56,373
per year
Type
Closes
March 11, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as part of a team in a West Virginia correctional facility to support inmates through counseling, education, and crisis help, while also assisting with security and assessments.
A good fit would be someone with a background in social services or education who is patient, empathetic, and comfortable in a structured environment like a prison.
The role requires flexibility to handle various tasks aimed at inmate rehabilitation and guidance.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, corrections, psychology, sociology, counseling, criminology, social work, education, therapeutic recreation, or a closely related field
- Experience in corrections or related fields may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis
- Ability to provide vocational education, substance abuse education, and recreational services to inmates
- Skills in crisis intervention, inmate guidance, and assisting with security duties
- Proficiency in conducting needs/risk assessments, classification, and diagnostic evaluations
- Complete work history must be detailed in application, including any relevant transcripts or certifications
Full Job Description
Greenbrier County
1 - Vacancy
Under general supervision, the Correctional Counselor 1 will function as a member of a team providing services to an assigned caseload of inmates within the facility.
The work of the Correctional Counselor 1 will consist of providing a variety of services to the inmate population.
Duties may vary as to job function or area of specialization based on the program being administered.
Areas of responsibilities may include assisting the nit Correctional Officer with security duties, providing vocational education, substance abuse education, assisting with recreational services, providing crisis intervention on the unit, guidance of inmates, assistance with need and/or risk assessments, classification, and diagnostic evaluations.
Will perform other duties as assigned.
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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.
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