CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR I
CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation, Fresno, California, United States, 93650
Overview
Join to apply for the CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR I role at CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation. Please see attached duty statement for full details. PVSP is advertising for both permanent full-time and limited term Correctional Counselor I positions. You must submit a separate application for each Job Control in order to be considered. CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application, but it is not a requirement. Main communication for this position 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 Represented Employee Bargaining Contracts
California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)
401(k) and 457(b) Plans (Savings Plus)
Cash in Lieu of Health and/or Dental Benefits
For eligible Bargaining Units - $165 Healthcare Cash Payment SEIU, Excluded & Exempt
Vanpool and Commute program reimbursement
Consolidated Benefits (CoBen)
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Wellness Program
Group Legal Services Insurance
Health Benefits
Long-Term Care Program
Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
Part Time, Seasonal, and Temporary Retirement Program
Third-Party Pre-Tax Parking Reimbursement Account Program
Vision Benefits
Death Benefits
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR I
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-495910
Position #(s):
435-222-9904-022
Working Title:
CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR I
Classification:
CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR I
Salary:
$7,278.00 - $11,101.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Fresno County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building and fostering a diverse workplace. We believe cultural diversity, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and unique identities should be honored, valued, and supported. We believe all staff should be empowered. CDCR/CCHCS are proud to foster inclusion and representation at all levels of both Departments. CDCR/CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities. CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission. Founded in 1885, CDCR is dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of offenders, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies to reintegrate offenders into our communities.
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 includes, but is 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. Confidential information on the first page of electronically submitted applications will be redacted upon submission. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you meet qualifications with education, include unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If an applicant does not meet Minimum Qualifications, they will be withheld from the eligibility list. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board. Applicants with education outside the US must obtain and submit verification of US degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services are available at NACES. Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS must submit to a background investigation with Live Scan Fingerprinting and a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by annual TB testing/evaluation. When submitting supporting documents, PDF format is preferred. E-Verify is used to confirm identity and employment authorization. This advertisement may be used for other vacancies during the life of this recruitment.
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.
Equal Opportunity The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, or sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free workplace.
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: Dionne Adams (559) 935-4966 dionne.adams@cdcr.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Dionne Adams (559) 935-4966 Dionne.Adams@cdcr.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is scheduled. Questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity may be directed to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact: EEO Coordinator (559) 935-4900 Derek.Crane@cdcr.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice).
Statement of Qualifications STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS: Read the instructions carefully as you will be rated on your ability to follow instructions in addition to how well your experience and knowledge meet the desirable qualifications for the position. Answer all questions clearly and concisely, with proper grammar. SOQ Formatting must:
Be typewritten in Arial 12-point font, with one-inch margins single spaced
Be no longer than two pages
Include your name and Job Control # in the upper left-hand corner
Be numbered in the same order as the required content below
SOQ question must be written out and the answer completed below the question
As a Correctional Counselor I, describe a time when you were given a task with minimal instruction and a short deadline. How did you accomplish this task? Did you meet the deadline?
Explain your experience as it pertains to the Correctional Counselor I position.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation. The State maintains a drug-free workplace policy.
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Join to apply for the CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR I role at CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation. Please see attached duty statement for full details. PVSP is advertising for both permanent full-time and limited term Correctional Counselor I positions. You must submit a separate application for each Job Control in order to be considered. CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application, but it is not a requirement. Main communication for this position 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 Represented Employee Bargaining Contracts
California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)
401(k) and 457(b) Plans (Savings Plus)
Cash in Lieu of Health and/or Dental Benefits
For eligible Bargaining Units - $165 Healthcare Cash Payment SEIU, Excluded & Exempt
Vanpool and Commute program reimbursement
Consolidated Benefits (CoBen)
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Wellness Program
Group Legal Services Insurance
Health Benefits
Long-Term Care Program
Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
Part Time, Seasonal, and Temporary Retirement Program
Third-Party Pre-Tax Parking Reimbursement Account Program
Vision Benefits
Death Benefits
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR I
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-495910
Position #(s):
435-222-9904-022
Working Title:
CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR I
Classification:
CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR I
Salary:
$7,278.00 - $11,101.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Fresno County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building and fostering a diverse workplace. We believe cultural diversity, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and unique identities should be honored, valued, and supported. We believe all staff should be empowered. CDCR/CCHCS are proud to foster inclusion and representation at all levels of both Departments. CDCR/CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities. CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission. Founded in 1885, CDCR is dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of offenders, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies to reintegrate offenders into our communities.
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 includes, but is 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. Confidential information on the first page of electronically submitted applications will be redacted upon submission. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you meet qualifications with education, include unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If an applicant does not meet Minimum Qualifications, they will be withheld from the eligibility list. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board. Applicants with education outside the US must obtain and submit verification of US degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services are available at NACES. Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS must submit to a background investigation with Live Scan Fingerprinting and a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by annual TB testing/evaluation. When submitting supporting documents, PDF format is preferred. E-Verify is used to confirm identity and employment authorization. This advertisement may be used for other vacancies during the life of this recruitment.
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.
Equal Opportunity The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, or sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free workplace.
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: Dionne Adams (559) 935-4966 dionne.adams@cdcr.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Dionne Adams (559) 935-4966 Dionne.Adams@cdcr.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is scheduled. Questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity may be directed to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact: EEO Coordinator (559) 935-4900 Derek.Crane@cdcr.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice).
Statement of Qualifications STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS: Read the instructions carefully as you will be rated on your ability to follow instructions in addition to how well your experience and knowledge meet the desirable qualifications for the position. Answer all questions clearly and concisely, with proper grammar. SOQ Formatting must:
Be typewritten in Arial 12-point font, with one-inch margins single spaced
Be no longer than two pages
Include your name and Job Control # in the upper left-hand corner
Be numbered in the same order as the required content below
SOQ question must be written out and the answer completed below the question
As a Correctional Counselor I, describe a time when you were given a task with minimal instruction and a short deadline. How did you accomplish this task? Did you meet the deadline?
Explain your experience as it pertains to the Correctional Counselor I position.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation. The State maintains a drug-free workplace policy.
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