Correctional Counselor Entry Level Option
Oregon State Government
Correctional Counselor Entry Level Option
Oregon State Government
Regulates Oregon air, land, water quality
Initial Posting Date:
11/09/2026Application Deadline:
11/22/2026Agency:
Department of CorrectionsSalary Range:
$6,895 - $9,140Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Correctional Counselor, Entry Level Option (Wilsonville)Job Description:
Do you have experience working with clients to break down the barriers that are impeding positive change? If so, we are expanding our team and seek an experienced professional case manager like you.
This employment opportunity is with the Correctional Services Division of the Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) at the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville, Oregon.
Candidates who do not meet the minimum qualifications for the Correctional Counselor may be considered as an underfill in the Entry Correctional Counselor classification.
An underfill must meet the minimum qualifications for the lower classification and would receive the pay in accordance with the lower classifications salary range until they meet the minimum qualification for the full position. At that time the successful candidate would be moved to the higher classification and salary range.
The salary range for the underfill is: $5, 483- $7,035.
Preference may be given to candidates who can meet the full qualifications.
Your primary duties are to set the stage for rehabilitation and elicit motivation for change in each Adult in Custody (AIC) from the beginning of their incarceration. You are responsible for conducting daily interviews and assessments on a one-on-one basis for AICs at the institution. This includes conducting assessments, risk/needs evaluations, and file reviews to determine custody classification and gate clearance, which directly influence population management decisions.
You will provide intensive and intermediate case management for AICs based on their risk to recidivate and special needs. This comprehensive case management system ensures that resources are focused on AIC success by identifying the right needs, utilizing the right interventions, and managing AICs at the appropriate level of case management. Additionally, you would provide basic services to low-risk AICs, ensuring a broad and effective range of support across all risk levels.
As the core correctional resource for case management, you would play a central role in the multi-disciplinary team approach within the institution. This collaborative approach fosters rapport-building across various program disciplines, resulting in a holistic, systems-based model for working with each individual AIC. By focusing on rehabilitation and supporting each AIC’s success, you would contribute to both individual and institutional safety, while working toward reducing recidivism and supporting a successful reintegration into society.
This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.
Your application materials will be reviewed to verify that you have:
Experience in any security series position in and of itself does not substitute for the required minimum qualifications.
NOTE: Professional counseling experience must include providing supportive counseling to clients on a one-to-one basis with full responsibility for developing and managing each case plan.
Experience in any security series position in and of itself does not substitute for the required minimum qualifications.
NOTE: Professional counseling experience must include providing supportive counseling to clients on a one-to-one basis with full responsibility for developing and managing each case plan.
All institutions are tobacco-free. The use of tobacco products is prohibited within the buildings or on the grounds. Work is performed in prisons housing maximum, close, medium, and minimum-security adults in custody. Adults in custody have the potential to become angry, hostile, abusive, and aggressive increasing the risk for employees of physical injury, death, and/or being taken hostage. There is an inherent responsibility to provide assistance through recall and/or reassignment during an adult in custody unrest and other emergency situations occurring at the institution.
Institutions are exposed to temperature extremes and inclement weather. The incumbent may be required to perform duties outside in inclement weather and temperature extremes. Walking long distances to get to the workstation or to perform work will be required. Most adults in custody housing units are two levels requiring the use of stairs to reach the second level.
All employees are required to use a computer for E-Mail, word processing, and related adult in custody information systems in the regular performance of their duties.
Work schedule is driven by institution need to provide counseling services to AICs in accommodation of Section 41, Article 1 of the Oregon State Constitution (previously known as Ballot Measure 17.)
Requires occasional in-state and out-of-state overnight travel.
All employees shall interact with co-workers, AICs, and the public in a professional, respectful manner. This includes refraining from any type of behavior, action, or language that could be perceived as hostile, discriminatory, intimidating, violent, or abusive.
On a daily basis, inherent custodial duties include control of institution keys by maintaining proper custody, use, and reporting discrepancies, enforcing department and institution directives for safe and secure operations/security. An employee is responsible to prevent escapes from confinement by proper control of keys, tools, equipment, and contraband, and to document unusual incidents. This person is subject to recall to the institution in the event of an emergency and is to maintain preparedness for emergencies by reading and following the Emergency Response Plan Manual.
Maintain professional demeanor, code of ethics, and good communication to create a safe work environment. The employee in this position works in an office environment where conversations and paperwork are generated of a sensitive nature on a daily basis and must possess the ability to keep this information confidential.
Upon hire, the selected candidate will be required to complete extensive training through CCM as part of the onboarding and qualification process.
About the Department
The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives.
The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.
The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.
The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:
The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.
The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA.
Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. Please note – if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application. You will have up until 24 hours after the posted application deadline to submit the appropriate documentation.
The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.
Recruiter: Stephanie Johnston, [email protected]
Reference Number: 209493
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