Counselor Penal Institution
(Provisional - Pending Civil Service Procedures)
Cumberland County Jail
Salary Range: $41,801 - $44,967
Duties: Under direction, interviews and counsel’s prisoners detained in county jails, refers inmates to other agencies, and cooperates with such agencies to prepare inmates to return to society; recommends schooling or job qualifications to prisoners and then assigns them to particular courses of study or trade; does other related duties as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
Requirements: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester-hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
Five (5) years of professional experience in counseling and guidance in the fields of education, social welfare, job placement, crisis intervention, or substance abuse.
OR
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.
OR
Possession of a master’s degree in vocational Guidance and Counseling and/or Vocational Rehabilitation from an accredited college or university.
NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Note: Offers of employment for this title are contingent upon successful completion of physical fitness testing and drug screenings.
Applicants should submit a cover letter and work history to:
Wheeler Fazenbaker
Department of Personnel
WheelerFa@CumberlandCountyNJ.gov
OR complete and online application and upload documents at:
https://www.cumberlandcountynj.gov/jobs
Open until filled
The County of Cumberland offers a wide array of benefits for all full-time employees. Benefits include Retirement Programs, Medical/RX Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Supplemental Insurance options, Paid Leave, and Tuition Reimbursement. Specific benefits are subject to the provisions of County policy and the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Part time employees are eligible for leave benefits as required by New Jersey law
The County of Cumberland is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to recruit and hire qualified individuals without discrimination and regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, breastfeeding, gender identity or expression, disability, liability for military service, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait and genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing). Cumberland County employment is governed by the rules and regulations of the New Jersey Civil Service Commission.