Correctional Counselor

Job Overview

Under general supervision, provides a variety of counseling services for the inmate population of a correctional facility. Positions may vary as to predominant job function or area of specialization from facility to facility. Areas of specialization include vocational counseling, substance abuse counseling and guidance for inmates on work release. Performs related work as required.

This is the entry or beginning level of the Correctional Counselor class series. The employee works closely with the immediate supervisor or a senior counselor to learn correctional programs, accepted methods of interaction with inmates and facility security rules and regulations.

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

Substitution:
Experience in the area of corrections or related fields may be substituted for the required training on a year-for-year basis.

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