Corrections Deputy Superintendent 2-DHS-DCR-Potomac Highlands Regional Jail-Hampshire Co.
State of West Virginia
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Corrections Case Manager-DHS-DCR-Wood County Youth Reporting Center-Wood Co.
State of West Virginia
DHS - DCR - Wood County Youth Reporting Center
Location
West Virginia, 25305
Salary
$35,702 - $61,628
per year
Type
Closes
January 23, 2026More State jobs →
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working with young people in trouble with the law at a youth center in Wood County, West Virginia, where you'll provide counseling, create treatment plans, gather background information, and write reports for courts while acting as a supportive role model and connecting families with services.
It's a team-based role focused on helping juveniles overcome problems and stay out of crime.
A good fit would be someone with a background in counseling or social work who is patient, organized, and passionate about supporting at-risk youth.
Key Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in criminal justice, corrections, psychology, sociology, counseling, criminology, social work, or a related field
- Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in inmate counseling, security, treatment in a correctional setting, or as a probation/parole officer, mental health counselor, or social worker
- Substitution: Experience in corrections programming or treatment may replace required training on a year-for-year basis
- Substitution: Master's degree in criminal justice, corrections, social work, or related behavioral science field may replace required experience on a year-for-year basis
- Ability to provide individual and group counseling to juveniles
- Skills in developing case histories, treatment programs, and court reports
- Must submit official transcripts, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation if applicable
Full Job Description
Under general supervision, the Corrections Case Manager will function as a member of a team providing services to an assigned caseload of juveniles.
The work of the Corrections Case Manager will consist of providing individual and/or group counseling, assistance in the development of and then implementation of treatment programs, developing case histories, gathering social and placement history, treatment, and court information on juveniles, writing reports and recommendations regarding juvenile behavior, placement, and performance for the circuit courts, acting as a role model for the juvenile as well as serving as the liaison between the juvenile, legal representatives, family members, treatment providers, and/or court officials.
Compiles information for juveniles’ involvement in crime and criminal activities, records database statistics, and recommends treatment programs to assist the juvenile in controlling and overcoming problems.
Will perform other duties as assigned.
List Counties: Wood County
1 Vacancy
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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.
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Qualifications
Training: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in criminal justice, corrections, psychology, sociology, counseling, counseling and guidance, criminology, social work or related field.Substitution: Experience in an area of corrections programming or treatment may be substituted for the required training on a year-for-year basis.
Experience: Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in inmate counseling, security or treatment in a correctional setting or in counseling, counseling and guidance, as a probation and parole officer, mental health counselor or social worker.
Substitution: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, corrections, social work or related behavioral science field may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Substitution for required training and experience: Five years of experience at a Correctional Officer 2 or higher
***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
Substitution for required training and experience: Five years of experience at a Correctional Officer 2 or higher
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