Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This advertisement is for a Correctional Counselor I position.  Located at the California Institution for Women in Corona, San Bernardino. 

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email.  Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

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

This is a peace officer classification, if you have not taken an exam, you must be a peace officer with CDCR to apply.

Under the direction of a captain and under the direct supervision of the Correctional Counselor II (CCII), the Correctional Counselor I (CCI) is responsible for the on-going processing of IP casework. The responsibilities of the CCI include but are not limited to interviewing IPs, preparing for, and attending Initial, Annual, and Program Reviews at Unit and Institutional Classification Hearings, preparing various reports, maintenance of a caseload, filling out departmental and miscellaneous forms, utilizing various departmental computer systems, and working with the public and staff from other governmental agencies.

Non Bargaining Unit 6 candidates will need to pass the peace officer background prior to appointment.  This process can take up to 6 months or longer.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This is a Correctional Institution open 24 hours/7days a week, all positions will be office centered.

This is a correctional facility; you will come in contact with incarcerate persons.

Special Requirements

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 NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.  

CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to .

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.   

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.

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.

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 work ethic, good problem solving, decision-making and critical thinking as well as good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management and various customers professionally

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

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

Additional Applicant Instructions

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.
All information regarding your employment history must be included on the State Employment Application STD. 678. Applications that are submitted blank or with “see resume” in place of duties performed or applications received without the following information for each job entry will be considered incomplete and will not be accepted:

• "To" and "from" dates (month/day/year)

• Hours worked per week

• Private sector job titles

• Supervisor name and phone number

• Job duties performed

• State employees must list the specific departments for which they worked and indicate the specific civil service classification titles held (not working titles).

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.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• 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.
  

  The response shall be no longer than one page, typed font, 12-point. Applications submitted without Statement of Qualifications will not be considered, those that do not adhere to the guideline for formatting will not be considered.  The Statement of Qualification must be formatted in a Question-and-Answer format, as a narrative response, complete sentences, no bullets.
  

  1. Please explain why CIW should consider you for the position of CC I.

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