Correctional Counselor 1

Under general supervision, the Correctional Counselor 1 will function as a member of a team providing services to an assigned caseload of juvenile residents living in a unit in a West Virginia Juvenile Correctional and Detention Center. The work of the Correctional Counselor 1 will consist of providing a variety of services to the juvenile residents of the center. Duties may vary as to job function or area of specialization based on the needs of the unit or center. Areas of responsibilities include assisting the unit Correctional Officer with security duties, providing vocational education, substance abuse education, assisting with recreational services, providing crisis intervention on the unit, guidance of juvenile residents, assistance with need and/or risk assessments, classification, and diagnostic evaluations, and acting as a role model for the juvenile residents. Will perform other duties as assigned. Posting number: JSVD27009 Position number: 0608PJ0406 Number of Vacancies: 1 County: Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan Counties Alternate to posting JSVD27010 for CC2 -In accordance with SPB 3088 effective 10/7/23, $5,000 will be added to the minimum starting rate of pay for all classifications within a Critical Vacancy Pay Supplemental Facility. Critical Vacancy Pay Facilities: Huttonsville Correctional Center and Jail, Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail, Western Regional Jail and Corrections Facility, Northern Correctional Facility (including Ohio County Correctional Center), Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, Chick Buckbee Juvenile Center, Vicki Douglas Juvenile Center, Potomac Highlands Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, and Eastern Regional Jail and Corrections Facility (including Martinsburg Correctional Center) (SPB3088) -Employees in this classification shall receive an annual base building pay differential each fiscal year of $250 after completing one year of service. -If an employee is hired into a Critical Vacancy Pay Facility (CVPF) and leaves the facility, the additional pay differential of $5,000 shall be removed from their salary, unless transferring to another CVPF.

PG: 10 $32,862 - $56,373 Market Rate: $50,288 Email applications to Leslie Paskewich at [email protected] or Mail to: Leslie Paskewich 900 Emmett Rousch Drive Martinsburg, WV 25401 Please include posting number JSVD27009 on your application. Applications of covered state employees mailed to DOP or completed via DOP's online method are not forwarded to the agency.

PG: 10 $32,862 - $56,373

Market Rate: $50,288