Corrections Counselor II

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancyJob Posting closes: November 15, 2025Required documents uploaded by: November 14, 2025Agency Information:Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex1430 NW 25th StTopeka, KS 66618About the Position: Corrections Counselor II, K0069446Who can apply:Applicants who meet the minimum requirementsClassified/Unclassified Service: Classified ServiceFull-Time/Part-Time: Full-TimeRegular/Temporary: RegularWork Schedule: 40 hour work weekEligible to Receive Benefits: YesVeterans' Preference Eligible: YesSearch Keywords: CCII, Corrections, Counselor, KJCCCompensation: $31.22/hour $64,937.60/annualEmployment BenefitsComprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverageSick & Vacation leaveWork-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leavePaid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)Fitness Centers in select locationsEmployee discounts with the STAR ProgramRetirement and deferred compensation programsVisit the Employee Benefits page for more information…Position Summary & ResponsibilitiesPosition Summary:Provide Effective Case Management to the offender population of KJCC by using interventions proven through Evidence Based Practices. Serve as a member of the Unit Team and develop Behavior Management tools that are focused on areas of risk by involving other departments, families, supports and supervision officers. Engage support systems and utilize to build, teach and guide our population to become productive citizens that follow the mission and vision of KJCC and the State of Kansas.Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:Provides direct case management services to juvenile residents, individually and in groupsUsing a team approach to risk management this position will evaluate resident risk factors in order to make decisions regarding housing or work assignments as well as appropriate referrals to programs and servicesCoordinates with supervisors and program/treatment providers as appropriate to facilitate the resident's entry into needed programming and treatmentMaintains regular contact with a resident's family regarding progresses and barriers for each juvenile in assigned caseloadIntervenes in crisis situations with the juvenile and assists in utilizing problem solving techniques to minimize such situationsResponsible for administering and collecting assessments and progress reports from the various team members, compiling and writing a comprehensive review of the progress of the juvenile in treatment, within appropriate timeframes.Liaison with Community AgenciesEffective and timely communication should be maintained with the courts, community corrections and other entities to ensure information is shared regarding the juvenile's program progress, barriers, and case information throughout the juvenile's facility placement.Participates in the decision-making process regarding juveniles and demonstrates the ability to make decisions and recommendations that reflect an ethical judgment that are in accordance with institutional policies and procedures.Qualifications5 yearsof experience in the field of adult/juvenile corrections, parole, law enforcement or case management in social servicesPreferred Qualifications:Experience working with adolescents and/or juvenilesCase management experienceIndependent work experience in corrections counseling and corrections case managementKnowledge of modern concepts and principles related to offender risk management (Evidence-Based Principles and Core Correctional Practices)Certification/knowledge in Thinking for a Change (T4C), Aggression Replacement Training (ART), and/or additional evidence-based programmingCertified to administer Youth Level of Service (YLS) assessment and/or thorough understanding of similar risk/needs assessmentsKnowledge of KDOC policy/procedure, as well as institutional rules and regulationsPost-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:Valid drivers licenseFree of felony convictions or adjudication, whether or not expunged,Free of any felony or misdemeanor domestic violence crimeFree of conviction or adjudication by a court of law or court-martial, of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year (whether or not the sentence was imposed).Free of conviction as an adult of Driving Under the Influence (or comparable law regarding driving while intoxicated or under the influence of a controlled substance) in the past 24 months.Free of conviction or adjudication of a misdemeanor involving drug use or possession in the past 60 monthsFree of any criminal charges, indictments or outstanding warrants pending.Candidate must take and pass a drug screening test approved by Office of Personnel Services unless the incumbent is moving from one safety-sensitive position to another safety-sensitive position within the same agency performing substantially similar duties.Must complete TB screening processRecruiter Contact InformationName: Armahne ThomasEmail: Job Application ProcessFirst Sign in or register as a New User.Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information pageNotifications – view the Careers> My Job Notifications pageHelpful Resources at : "How to Apply for a Job – Instructions" and "How to Search for a Job – Instructions"Required Documents for this Application to be CompleteUpload these on the Careers - My Job Applications pageTranscriptsDD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job ApplicationHelpful Resources at : "How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents"Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law.If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked QuestionsHow to Claim Veterans PreferenceVeterans' Preference Eligible (VPE):Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.Learn more about claiming Veteran's PreferenceHow to Claim Disability Hiring PreferenceApplicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring PreferencePLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be scanned and emailed to , or can be mailed/delivered in person to:ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference CoordinatorOffice of Personnel ServicesDocking State Office Building915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260Topeka, KS 66612Equal Employment OpportunityThe State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.