Corrections Counselor - St. Louis County Jail
Company: St. Louis County, Minnesota
Location: Duluth
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Responsible work assisting in the planning and
development of various inmate reintegration treatment programs in
the County Jail. The preferred candidate would have licensure in CD
and/or mental health, with knowledge and training in both, in order
to address addiction and mental health issues inside the jail
facilities. The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring
range for 2026. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is
$30.18 - $42.65 per hour. This position is part of the Civil
Service Basic Union Contract represented by Council 5 of AFSCME. An
employee in this class is responsible for the evaluation of
psycho-social problems experienced by inmates and the development
and implementation of programs to meet the inmates' reintegration
needs. Duties include diagnosing problem behaviors; screening
inmates and providing remedial counseling; assisting in the
planning, development, evaluation and revision of various
reintegration treatment programs; preparing treatment program
reports; presenting inmate evaluations to the court; conducting
educational and therapeutic group counseling; and functioning in a
limited capacity as a Program Facilitator on assigned shifts as
required. The work is performed within defined policies and
procedures under the direction of assigned supervisory staff. These
work environment factors are general in nature and may vary
depending on the specific position being filled. FREQUENT: Lift and
carry up to 10 pounds; near, mid and far vision; depth perception;
field of vision; visual accommodation; color vision; hear; bend
neck; use fingers; grasp; handle; maintain posture; move about;
rotate neck; sit; stand; talk; walk; work alone, with and around
others; customer/public contact; clients with behavioral
challenges, extended days and work inside. OCCASIONAL: Lift and
carry up to 20 pounds; balance; feel; climb stairs; crouch, kneel,
reach, reach above shoulders; squat; stoop/bend; taste/smell; twist
at waist; walk; blood-borne pathogens; moving objects, traffic;
outside and driving. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail): -
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, sociology, criminology
or a closely related field; AND two (2) years of full-time paid
verifiable experience in a corrections or social services agency
with responsibility for the psycho-social counseling of
individuals. - Possession of a valid driver's license. Please Note:
The preferred candidate would have licensure in CD and/or mental
health, with knowledge and training in both, in order to address
addiction and mental health issues inside the jail facilities.
RATING SYSTEMS: Supplemental Questions will be 50% of the scoring
process: Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to
supplemental questions 9-14. Experience beyond ten years may be
included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum
qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete
employment history. Please Note: When answering the supplemental
questions on the website, the webpage may time out after 30
minutes. It's recommended you draft your answers in a separate
document and copy/paste the answers into the application when
you're finished writing. Failure to answer and save all of the
questions on the "Supplemental Questions" page within 30 minutes
may result in the deletion of your answers by the application
system. Experience & Training rating will be 50% of the scoring
process: Points will be awarded for job-related experience and
education exceeding the minimum qualifications. Please be thorough
in listing your work experience in the Work Experience section of
the application as this will be used to determine part of your
score. Only experience occurring during the ten most recent years
will be used in determining this assessment. Experience beyond ten
years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting
minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your
complete employment history. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING
PROCESS SCHEDULE: - March 19, 2026 - Applicant screening will
begin. - Week of April 6, 2026 - Supplemental question scoring to
be completed - Week of April 13, 2026 - Experience & Training to be
scored - Week of April 27, 2026 - Interviews to be conducted
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The essential functions for this position are
listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the
specification, available in the Human Resources Department or
online at www.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions. VETERANS
PREFERENCE: If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference,
please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for
the option that applies to you: - Veteran: DD214 noting character
of service. - Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability
award letter issued within the last 6 months. - Spouse of Disabled
Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within
the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran
is unable to qualify because of the disability.) - Spouse of
Deceased Veteran: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death
Certificate. Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for
additional requirements. Click Here. PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS:
Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential
functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the
position. DRUG TESTING: Applicants selected for appointment must
take and pass a drug test. BACKGROUND CHECK: Applicants selected
for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to
a background investigation. EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION:
All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and
employment eligibility within three days of their first day of
employment. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Appointees to the position must
successfully complete a twelve-month probationary period prior to
being certified for permanent employment. NON-DISCRIMINATION: St.
Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.
Compensation details: 30.18-36.66 Hourly Wage
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