Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Limited term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with any state agency.

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

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

Note: 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 .

Working Conditions

This position is located at the California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison (SATF), in Corcoran, CA, which is accessibly located right off Highway 43 in Corcoran. Conveniently located less than 1 hour from Lemoore Naval Air Station, approximately 4 hours from Yosemite National Park, 2 and a half hours from Sequoia National Park and about 3 hours from Pismo Beach and LAX, in the heart of adjacent communities such as Fresno, Hanford, Tulare, and Visalia. It's an ideal location with a low cost of living.

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 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 applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

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. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at .

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 annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

This advertisement may be used to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of this recruitment.  Hiring is contingent on freeze exemption, SROA/DROA, and re-employment clearances. All types of appointments will be considered. To view the Minimum Qualifications, please visit the CalHR website at and type in either the class code or title of the classification you are applying for.    Applications will be screened and only reachable ranks will be interviewed. Screening criteria is confidential information and cannot be disclosed to applicants.  Position(s) are limited term with the possibility of becoming permanent full time in the future.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, , and the CalPERS website, .

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’

Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at .

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at .

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at .

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Statement of Qualifications

Your document must be titled "Statement of Qualifications", contain your full name and be no more than two (2) pages, single spaced, 12 point Arial font, using standard letter-sized paper with 1 inch margins.  Responses must be numbered to match the questions. In the SOQ, describe your experience as it relates to the questions/items below.

1. Describe your experience or knowledge of the CDCR computer applications you have used or will use to complete your day-to-day tasks as a Correctional Counselor I. 
2. CCIs need to have the ability to adapt to changes in policies and procedure on a regular basis.  Describe how you have adapted to specific change(s) that occurred while in your current position.
3. As a Correctional Counselor I, you will be responsible for a caseload of up to 148 inmates.  Describe any experience you have that would assist you in maintaining an organized caseload to meet all work deadlines.

For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ or a Supplemental Questionnaire, please visit .

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Other -

  Please provide a copy of your most recent performance evaluation.

• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualifications is required and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate Statement of Qualifications based on the instructions below will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the Statement of Qualifications. Please refer to the “Statement of Qualifications” section below for specific requirements.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time,

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