What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Counselor 2 - Sam Perdue Juvenile Center - Mercer Co. position at West Virginia?
Under general supervision, the Correctional Counselor II will function as a member of a team providing services to an assigned caseload of juvenile residents living in a unit in a WV juvenile correctional, detention or treatment facility. The work of the Correctional Counselor II will consist of full performance level work by providing a variety of counseling; diagnostic testing and evaluation; substance abuse counseling; implementation of treatment programs; guidance, administration and evaluation of need and/or risk assessments; family counseling; acting as a role model for the residents; recommendation of treatment programs to assist the resident in controlling and overcoming problems as well as general guidance of residents. Will perform other related work as assigned.
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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.
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Salary : $34,247 - $58,936
