Correctional Counselor 2 - Salem Correctional Center - Harrison Co. Details

Correctional Counselor 2 - Salem Correctional Center - Harrison Co.

State of West Virginia - Harrison County, WV

Employment Type : Full-Time

Nature of Work

This position is part of the Unit Management Team, and as such, is to provide the programming and rehabilitative needs of Inmates and to fulfill the mandates of the court. These functions fulfill this mission through performing such tasks as: performing classifications, LSCMI testing, special management paperwork, risk assessment, teach mandatory programming classes, perform testing that requires a Bachelor's Degree, counseling Inmates and deal with day-to-day questions and concerns of the Inmates. Performs related work as required.

IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You may attach a resume and other documents; however, you should NEVER enter "See Resume" on the application. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.

ATTENTION: Applicant MUST VERIFY POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION (DIPLOMAS, DEGREES, etc.), TRAINING, or LICENSURE EARNED pertaining to this position BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THE POSTING, if not previously verified. It may ONLY be in the form of a copy of an OFFICIAL transcript or diploma. If you are claiming Veteran's preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE and you will not be considered for this vacancy. Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by FAX to 304-957-0396, or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.

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As a condition of employment, an inquiry into job-related information will be completed which may include, but not limited to, criminal records, abuse registry records, driving records, employment history, and education and training. Failing to cooperate with this process, providing false or incomplete information, and/or discovery of disqualifying information may result in denial of or dismissal from employment or denial of transfer irrespective of when discovered.

Training: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in criminal justice, corrections, psychology, sociology, counseling, counseling and guidance, education, therapeutic recreation or closely related field.