Correctional Counselor III - C&PR

Job Description And Duties

Please see attached duty statement.

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.

Candidates new to CDCR are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting, and tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department testing on an annual basis thereafter.

Note: Main communication for this posting will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Position is located at Avenal State Prison in Avenal, CA.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR III

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-464292

Position #(s): 026-222-9902-XXX

Working Title: Correctional Counselor III - C&PR

Classification: CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR III

Salary: $10,177.00 - $12,822.00

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Kings County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Vision: We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission: To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

Special Requirements

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your state application, resume or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status and age.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency.

Desirable Qualifications

Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact:
Lucia Acosta
(559) 386-0587 ext: 5170
lucia.acosta@cdcr.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:
Lucia Acosta
(559) 386-0587 ext: 5170
lucia.acosta@cdcr.ca.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.