Correctional Counselor Ii; Specialist

Job Title and Salary

CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR II (SPECIALIST)

Salary: $9,609.00 – $12,699.00 per month. New‑to‑State candidates will be hired at the classification minimum or the alternate minimum, when applicable.

12‑Month Limited Term – Full Time. The position may be extended to 24 months or become permanent.

Pleasant Valley State Prison, Fresno County.

The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Collaboration and Training Team organizes and directs departmental actions in response to the Armstrong vs. Brown and Clark vs. Brown class action litigation. The unit assists the field with matters related to the Department’s Disability Placement Program and Developmental Disability Program, including training, policy development, and responses to inquiries and requests for information from internal and external stakeholders.

CDCR Headquarters has implemented the Human Resources Technology System (HRTS) to streamline hiring. Candidates set up an HRTS account, receive real‑time application updates, schedule interviews, and submit required documents. After the final filing date, applicants receive an email with account instructions.

• Electronic (using your Cal Career Account)
• By Mail
• Drop‑off
• Print Job
• Save Job

• State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or electronic equivalent)
• Resume
• Documentation demonstrating minimum qualifications (e.g., unofficial transcripts, work references)

See the Class Specification for detailed minimum qualifications. Candidates must meet these qualifications and provide the necessary documentation.

Willingness to promote an inclusive workplace that empowers employees from diverse backgrounds.

• Experience supporting ADA/Armstrong compliance
• Strong written communication skills (professional emails, summaries, reports)
• Ability to work independently and coordinate across institutions and regions

Benefit information is available on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website and the CalPERS website. Eligibility is based on classification, bargaining unit, and length of appointment.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date: 3/6/2026. Late submissions will not be considered.

For electronic submissions, use your Cal Career account at  Hard‑copy applications may be mailed or dropped off at the addresses listed below.

Mailing:
Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
CDCR Hiring Support - Postal
Attn: CDCR Hiring Support
P.O. Box 942883
Sacramento, CA

Drop‑off:
Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
CDCR Hiring Support - Drop‑off
CDCR Hiring Support
9825 Goethe Rd, Application Drop Box
(Drop off not available on weekends and holidays)
Sacramento, CA 95827
08:00 AM – 05:00 PM

Individuals currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, reinstatement, list or LEAP eligibility, or with SROA/Surplus eligibility (attach letter if available). SROA and Surplus candidates receive priority.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Lisa Thor
(279) 223‑3546

EEO Contact:
Office of Civil Rights
(916) 255‑0458

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer. The State welcomes applicants regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, and sexual orientation. The State is committed to a drug‑free workplace and expects all employees to comply with applicable laws and regulations.