What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Counselor 1 - DHS - DCR - Mason County Youth Reporting Center - Mason Co. position at State of West Virginia?
Nature of Work
Under general supervision, the Correctional Counselor 1 will function as a member of a team providing services to an assigned caseload of juvenile residents living in a unit in a West Virginia Juvenile Correctional or Detention Center. The work of the Correctional Counselor 1 will consist of providing a variety of services to the juvenile residents of the center. Duties may vary as to job function or area of specialization based on the needs of the unit or center. Areas of responsibilities include assisting the unit Correctional Officer with security duties, providing vocational education, substance abuse education, assisting with recreational services, providing vocational education, substance abuse education, assisting with recreational services, providing crisis intervention on the unit, guidance of juvenile residents, assistance with need and/or risk assessments, classification, and diagnostic evaluations, and acting as a role model for the juvenile residents. Will perform other duties as assigned.
Mason and Jackson CountiesIMPORTANT: Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your resume or application; therefore, make sure your resume or application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application OR upload a resume to your submission.
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" of your form DD214 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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Minimum 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.
