Overview:

Under general supervision the Correctional Counselor 2 will function as a member of a team providing services to an assigned caseload of juveniles. The work of the Correctional Counselor 2 will consist of full-performance level work by providing a variety of counseling, psychological, and cognitive services for the juveniles. Areas of responsibilities will include individual and/or group counseling, diagnostic testing and evaluation, substance abuse counseling, implementation of treatment programs, guidance, administration, and evaluation of need and/or risk assessments, family counseling, acting as a role model, recommendation of treatment programs to assist the juveniles in controlling behavior and overcoming problems, as well as general guidance of juveniles. Will perform other duties as assigned.

Youth Reporting Center: Marion

Posting: YRC24MAR05
Position: 0608PJ0797
County: Marion
Vacancies: 1

• In accordance with SPB 3088 effective 10/7/23, $5000 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) (SPB 3088)
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Training: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in criminal justice, corrections, psychology, sociology, counseling, counseling and guidance, education, therapeutic recreation or closely related field.

Substitution: None.

Other Information:

PG: 11 $29,047 - $53,736

Market Rate: $47,345

Below is the link to DOP's website to fill out the application, please email or mail this application to be considered for employment with our Youth Reporting Center's.

https://personnel.wv.gov/sitecollectiondocuments/application.pdf

Email to:

Michael.J.Viani@wv.gov

Mail to:

Michael Viani
1385 Locust Avenue
Fairmont, WV 26554

Include posting number YRC24MAR05 on your application.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29,047.00 - $53,736.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Military leave
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Fairmont, WV 26554: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person