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Posted: August 1, 2023 (898 days ago)

Added to FreshGovJobs: December 5, 2025 (41 days ago)

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Correctional Counselor 1

State of West Virginia

Various Departments

Stale

Location

West Virginia, 25305

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Salary

$32,862 - $56,373

per year

Type

Full Time

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Closes

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Job Description

Summary

This entry-level job involves providing counseling and support to inmates in West Virginia correctional facilities, helping with areas like job training, substance abuse recovery, and preparing for work release programs.

It requires working under supervision to learn how to interact safely with inmates and follow facility rules.

A good fit would be someone with a background in counseling or social services who is patient, empathetic, and eager to start a career in corrections.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field (post-high school education must be verified with transcripts)
  • Ability to work under general supervision and collaborate with senior counselors
  • Knowledge of correctional programs, inmate interaction methods, and facility security rules
  • Skills in vocational counseling, substance abuse counseling, or work release guidance
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with inmates
  • Ability to perform related administrative or support tasks as needed
  • Submission of detailed application or resume, including work experience

Full Job Description

Under general supervision, provides a variety of counseling services for the inmate population of a correctional facility. Positions may vary as to predominant job function or area of specialization from facility to facility. Areas of specialization include vocational counseling, substance abuse counseling and guidance for inmates on work release. Performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics:
This is the entry or beginning level of the Correctional Counselor class series. The employee works closely with the immediate supervisor or a senior counselor to learn correctional programs, accepted methods of interaction with inmates and facility security rules and regulations.

Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.


IMPORTANT: Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your application or on your resume; therefore, make sure your application or resume is detailed and complete.

You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section, or you may attach a detailed resume.


ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified.

If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority.

If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.


Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.


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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.

***Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***



Additional Information

Adult Facilities

Prisons and Jails

Community Corrections

Juvenile Facilities and Reporting Centers

  • Donald R. Kuhn Juvenile Center - Boone County (304) 369-2976

  • Gene Spadaro Juvenile Center - Fayette County (304) 877-6890

  • J.M. “Chick” Buckbee Juvenile Center - Hampshire County (304) 496-1341

  • Kenneth “Honey” Rubenstein Juvenile Center - Tucker County (304) 259-5241

  • Lorrie Yeager Jr. Juvenile Center - Wood County (304) 420-4860

  • Robert L. Shell Juvenile Center - Cabell County (304) 948-2190

  • Ronald C. Mulholland Juvenile Center - Ohio County (304) 232-3441

  • Sam Perdue Juvenile Center - Mercer County (304) 425-9721

  • James H. “Tiger” Morton Juvenile Center - Kanawha County (304) 766-2616

  • Vicki V. Douglas Juvenile Center - Berkeley/Jefferson County (304) 267-0164

Youth Reporting Centers

  • Boone/Logan County Youth Reporting Center - Boone County (304) 369-8949 or (304) 369-8959

  • Brooke/Hancock County Youth Reporting Center - Hancock County (304) 748-1490

  • Cabell County Youth Reporting Center - Cabell County (304) 528-5266 or (304) 528-5267

  • Fayette County Youth Reporting Center - Fayette County (304) 465-2107

  • Greenbrier County Youth Reporting Center - Greenbrier County (304) 647-7509 or (304) 647-7511

  • Harrison County Youth Reporting Center - Harrison County (304) 627-2183

  • Jefferson County Youth Reporting Center - Jefferson County (304) 724-6317

  • Kanawha County Youth Reporting Center - Kanawha County (304) 558-9800

  • Lincoln County Youth Reporting Center - Lincoln County (304) 824-6000 Ext. 4307

  • Marion County Youth Reporting Center - Marion County (304) 368-4460

  • Mason County Youth Reporting Center - Mason County (304) 675-4835

  • Mercer County Youth Reporting Center - Mercer County (304) 425-4525 or (304) 425-5850

  • Monongalia County Youth Reporting Center - Monongalia County (681) 990-7387

  • Pocahontas County Youth Reporting Center - Pocahontas County (304) 456-0090

  • Putnam County Youth Reporting Center - Putnam County (304) 586-2055

  • Raleigh County Youth Reporting Center - Raleigh County (304) 256-6907

  • Randolph County Reporting Center - Randolph County (304) 636-9156

  • STARS Berkeley County Youth Reporting Center - Berkeley County (304) 260-4365 or (304) 260-4363

  • Wetzel/Tyler County Youth Reporting Center - Wetzel County (304) 337-2010

  • Wood County Youth Reporting Center - Wood County (304) 295-3024

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Posted on NEOGOV: 8/1/2023 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/5/2025

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