Corrections Counselor I

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting ID: 218863

Job Posting Closes: December 15, 2025

Agency Information:

Norton Correctional Facility is state owned and operated prison under the Kansas Department of Corrections. Norton Correctional Facility is a prison comprised of minimum, low, and medium incarcerated residents. Norton Correctional Facility is split into two different physical locations, Norton, KS housing Central Unit and Stockton, KS housing East Unit. The Kansas Department of Corrections and Norton Correctional Facility adhere to the following mission, vision, and beliefs.

Our Mission: Partnering to Promote Safety and Responsibility through Best Practices.

Our Vision: Transforming Lives for the Safety of All.

Our Beliefs: Our employees are our most influential resource. Everyone has worth and will be treated with dignity and respect through our words and actions. Everyone deserves compassion, empathy, and support. Everyone has the potential for future success through effective development and support. Transformative change is accomplished through teamwork and collaboration. Trust, honesty and transparency are essential to our success. Inclusive practices, acceptance and diversity are the foundation of our mission.

Work Authorization & Employment Eligibility

The Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) does not sponsor employment visas for any positions and does not participate in the STEM-OPT extension program. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents, please refer to the federal Form I-9.

E-Verify Participation

KDOC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with the information from your Form I-9 to confirm authorization to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please visit E-Verify.gov. For information about your rights under the Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER), please visit justice.gov/crt/immigrant-and-employee-rights-section.

KDOC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About the Position

Who can apply: Any applicants that meet the minimum qualifications

Classified/Unclassified Service: Classified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8AM – 4:30PM

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Compensation: $28.31 per hour

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities

This position is responsible for performing all duties through a team approach to risk management that addresses criminogenic indicators and needs. The Corrections Counselor I manages a caseload of assigned inmates through assisting inmates with adjustment to incarceration, program completion, rule compliance, release planning, and reintegration into the community. Consults with other Unit Team Staff, Work Detail Supervisors, Program Staff, and Security Staff in preparation of inmate reviews, Reentry Plans and work release/pre-release applications. Formulates recommendations to supervisory personnel consistent with inmate program needs and custody. Uses evaluations, program/treatment discharge summaries, clinical services reports, LSI-R’s, and other assessment instruments in the formulation of effective case management interventions specific to the inmate’s individual risk and needs. Provides daily input to ensure all inmates are assigned to necessary programs or meaningful work assignment commensurate with their abilities. Oversees notification to inmates of all changes in living unit and/or work assignment. Meets with inmates no less than monthly to address risk and needs areas and other significant issues. Increased emphasis should be placed on higher risk inmates based on a needs assessment including RDU evaluations, LSI-R scores, program treatment summaries, and other inmate assessments. Such contacts are to be recorded in the electronic chronological record to document the conversations, further actions and method for follow up.

Minimum Qualifications: Four years direct experience in criminal justice, social science or behavioral sciences.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Must have a Valid High School Diploma or Equivalent. Must have a Valid Driver’s License. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position. Must take and pass drug screen, background check, and Tuberculosis (TB) test. Must be a current United States Citizen.

Recruiter Contact Information

NCF Human Resources

Email: KDOC_NCF_HR@ks.gov

Phone: 785-877-6643

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How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

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How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

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PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.