Special Program Coordinator, Correctional Counselor Entry level option ODOC or OCE
Listed on 2026-07-27
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Social Work
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Mental Health, Human Services/ Social Work
Location: Salem
Special Housing Program Coordinator, Correctional Counselor with Entry Level Option for ODOC or OCE Employees Only (Salem)
Oregon State Penitentiary (OSP) is seeking a motivated, collaborative professional to step into the role of Special Housing Program Coordinator. This position provides leadership, structure, and coordination for programming within Disciplinary Segregation.
Candidates who do not meet the minimum qualifications for the Correctional Counselor may be considered as an underfill in the Entry Correctional Counselor classification.
An underfill must meet the minimum qualifications for the lower classification and would receive the pay in accordance with the lower classifications salary range until they meet the minimum qualification for the full position. At that time the successful candidate would be moved to the higher classification and salary range.
The salary range for the underfill is: $5,476- $6,571.
Preference may be given to candidates who can meet the full qualifications.
This position is available for current regular status employees of the Oregon Department of Corrections or Oregon Corrections Enterprises.
About the Job – Your Role
The Special Housing Program Coordinator is responsible for directing, managing, and coordinating all program activities within OSP's Disciplinary Segregation Unit. This role is critical in supporting AIC stabilization, behavior change, and successful transition back to general population while maintaining institutional safety and security.
Key Responsibilities- Create and implement existing and new program components that are consistent with sound corrections policy to enhance AIC transition
- Facilitates evidence-based programs in Disciplinary Segregation, some examples include Getting Started, Social Values, Responsible Thinking, Self-Control, Peer Relationships, Family ties, Substance Use, and Seeking Employment.
- Utilizes techniques such as motivational interviewing and Trauma Informed Care, derived from contractor or internal DOC trainers, to facilitate behavior change and address identified patterns of behavior.
- Records data, tracks participants, and evaluates participation detail while collaborating with resource providers and multi-disciplinary teams
- Meets with AICs one-on-one to review curriculum assignments assigned by special housing program coordinators and provide individual services.
- Prepares and provides weekly and monthly reports to multidisciplinary teams and the Assistant Superintendent of Special Housing to assist with updating unit data.
Your application materials will be reviewed to verify that you have:
- Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science, criminal justice or related field with major coursework in behavioral science; AND have two (2) years of professional counseling experience working with clientele in a social service or rehabilitative program; OR
- Three (3) years of experience in a social service, rehabilitative, or correctional program with primary responsibility for guiding and/or counseling individuals or groups in the solution of occupational, educational, personal, or social problems AND two (2) years of professional counseling experience working with clientele in a social service or rehabilitative program; OR
- Master's degree in a behavioral science or criminal justice AND one (1) year of professional counseling experience working with clientele in a social service or rehabilitative program.
Experience in any security series position in and of itself does not substitute for the required minimum qualifications.
NOTE:
Professional counseling experience must include providing supportive counseling to clients on a one-to-one basis with full responsibility for developing and managing each case plan.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Three (3) years of experience in a social service, rehabilitative, or correctional program with primary responsibility for guiding and/or counseling individuals or groups in the solution of occupational, educational, personal, or social problems; OR
- a Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science or a related field with major courses in behavioral science.
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