Correctional Counselor I
Under the direction of Correctional Counselor II, Supervisor, Correctional Counselor I is responsible for a caseload of approximately 160 incarcerated people. Identifies critical factors in their emotional and social maladjustment which have resulted in criminological behavior and evaluates these factors as basis for possible explanation of the deviant behavior, prospects for change in attitude and activities, and prognosis concerning expected adjustment in the institution and upon release. Correctional Counselor I's are required to access and enter data into the Disability and Effective Communication system (DECS). Required to work evening hours for classification purposes.
Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee receive a three (3) percent reduction in pay in exchange for five (5) hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.
CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application.
This advertisement is for the Correctional Counselor I position located at th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93536. Please indicate the position number on your application: -XXX.
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 Duty Statement.