Correctional

About the Position: Correctional Counselor is a professional journey-level position that works within the Sheriff's Office, Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), and Probation Department. A Correctional Counselor performs a wide variety of casework assignments related to psycho-social, educational, vocational, and wellness. Counselors provide case management and facilitate groups. Work primarily takes place in detention facilities with restricted access. Hiring Process and Timeline Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews.

Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening. Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.

Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

Education and Experience: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in counseling, psychology, sociology, criminal justice/administration, or related behavioral or social science field, AND Three (3) years of full-time experience performing counseling services for an agency or organization. Experience in performing correctional counseling to incarcerated individuals in a locked detention or correctional facility is highly desirable. The complete description of the duties and responsibilities can be found by visiting the Correctional Counselor job classification page.