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Correctional Release Counselor (Salem, Oregon)

Oregon Department of Corrections
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Initial Posting Date:

04/22/2025

 

Application Deadline:

05/06/2025

 

Salary Range:

$6,429 - $8,929

 

Job Description:

Correctional Release Counselor (Salem)

Oregon State Penitentiary

Oregon Department of Corrections

 

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 Reentry and Release Services Unit with the Correctional Services Division of the Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) the Oregon State Penitentiary (OSP) in Salem, Oregon.

 

About the Job – Your Role

 

Your primary duties in this position will be to interview and work with adults in custody (AIC) to gather information to assess needs and to collaboratively develop a release plan. You will explain Short-Term Transitional Leave, Alternative Incarceration Program (non-prison leave), and projected physical release date eligibility and information. You will meet with AICs on a frequent basis to address their concerns/issues as related to release and release planning. Explain expectations for release including general and special post-prison supervision conditions as well as county reporting instructions. When you are made aware of mental health, medical/physical special needs, you will work collaboratively with stakeholders including the Reentry Benefits Coordinator, Health Services, and Behavioral Health Services.

 

You will also confirm release transportation, housing, incidental funds etc., prior to release.

You will respond in a timely and professional manner to AIC grievances and to written and verbal requests by AICs for information and interviews. You will facilitate communication between AICs and outside agencies, including Community Corrections offices, Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision, housing resources, and transportation services. You will correspond with the general public, including AIC family members.

 

This position is represented by Association of Oregon Corrections Employees, (AOCE). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

Your application materials will be reviewed to verify that you have:

  • Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science, criminal justice or related field with major coursework in behavioral science; AND have two (2) years of professional counseling experience working with clientele in a social service or rehabilitative program; OR
  • Three (3) years of experience in a social service, rehabilitative, or correctional program with primary responsibility for guiding and/or counseling individuals or groups in the solution of occupational, educational, personal, or social problems AND two (2) years of professional counseling experience working with clientele in a social service or rehabilitative program; OR
  • Master's degree in a behavioral science AND one (1) year of professional counseling experience working with clientele in a social service or rehabilitative program

 

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.

 

Requested Skills

  • Caseload Management experience;
  • Ability to prioritize and manage time well;
  • Knowledge of Department of Corrections systems;
  • Positive outlook for working with adults in custody;
  • Ability to hold adults in custody accountable in appropriate manner;
  • Strong personal boundaries;
  • Ability to work with multiple disciplines;
  • Willingness to learn from others;
  • A belief that people can change; displays an attitude that conveys dignity and respect in the treatment of others;
  • Ability to be part of a team and maintaining positive, respectful, and productive work environment;
  • Ability to form collaborative and productive partnerships with a diverse set of stakeholders;
  • Adaptable and open to change; flexible and solution oriented;
  • Demonstrates good communication and writing skills;
  • Be self-directed and motivated;
  • Must be able to work independently within deadlines.
  • Proficiency in multiple languages.

 

Preferred Skills:

  • Possess a current Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) certification;
  • Ability to work with adults in custody;

 

Benefits

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:

Interested individuals can apply here.

Recruiter: Stephanie Johnston, Stephanie.M.Johnston@doc.oregon.gov