• Correctional Counselor

    Iowa Department of Administrative Services (Newton, IA)


    Correctional Counselor

     

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    Correctional Counselor

     

    Salary

     

    $55,868.80 - $84,676.80 Annually

     

    Location

     

    Newton - 50208 - Jasper County, IA

     

    Job Type

     

    Full-time

     

    Job Number

     

    26-00066

     

    Agency

     

    245 Corrections - Newton Correctional Facility

     

    Opening Date

     

    07/21/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    8/3/2025 11:59 PM Central

     

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    Job Description

    Centrally located in Iowa just off I-80, Newton, www.newtongov.org , boasts a diverse array of shopping, recreational and dining choices, both locally and within short driving distances. Des Moines is just 35 miles west, Ames is 62 miles NW, and Iowa City is 87 miles east. “America’s Dutch Treasure”, Pella, www.pella.org , lies just 23 miles to the southeast. Enjoy camping, boating, fishing and swimming activities at nearby Lake Red Rock, www.redrockarea.com , 20 miles south. Take in some fast-paced action at an Indy Car or NASCAR race at the Iowa Speedway, www.iowaspeedway.com , or visit the Sprint Car Capital of the World, www.knoxvilleraceway.com , just 25 miles south in nearby Knoxville.

     

    At Newton Correctional Facility, we offer a wide range of career opportunities in various departments; i.e., Security, Treatment, Medical, Administrative, Business, Records, Maintenance/Trades, Warehousing, Food Service and other support areas. Join our team of dedicated professionals who provide an environment that facilitates change for incarcerated individuals as they prepare for release. Come be a part of creating opportunities for safer communities. You’ll find an exceptional workplace where mutual respect and support are part of the culture.

    This position will:

    Provide primary sex offender treatment. Includes facilitating groups, maintaining accurate ICON entries, entry of session notes and participating in program reviews. Work towards/obtain sex offender treatment provide certification through the Iowa Board for the treatment of Sexual Abusers.

     

    Complete case management services for offenders. Involvement in primary classifications, pre-parole classifications scheduling and attending program reviews, custody classifications, SVP and other assessments.

     

    Also court progress reports, funeral trips and transfers.

     

    Assist offenders in planning for transition from community.

     

    Work with offenders to develop release plans, work with others including CBC staff and re-entry coordinators to provide re-entry services, direct offenders to appropriate resources in the community and complete all required paperwork including the sex offender registry.

     

    Attend staff meetings and training as required.

     

    Complete all E-learning.

     

    Other duties as assigned.

    Also:

    Complete all assigned duties and special projects in a professional and timely manner. Provide assistance to security and support staff, as well as other treatment staff and services to offenders as necessary.

     

    Take part in institutional committees to assist others in improving institutional operations.

     

    Participate in training activities sponsored by the DOC or other organizations or agencies.

     

    Comply with all policies and procedures applicable to assigned duties.

     

    Treat all fellow employees, contractors, offenders, visitors and the public with due respect.

     

    Minimum Qualification Requirements

     

    Experience equal to four years of full-time work providing individual and group guidance and related counseling services in the areas of social, behavioral, educational, vocational and related program planning;

    OR

    an equivalent combination of experience and education substituting thirty semester hours (or the equivalent) of post high school coursework for each year of the required work experience to a maximum substitution of four years.

     

    For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class\_and\_pay/JobClassDescriptions/CorrectionalCounselor-86419.pdf) .

     

    Additional Qualification Requirements

     

    Designated positions in this job class require applicants to obtain the required Commercial Drivers License within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority at the time of hire.

     

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    We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind.Click here to learn more about IPERS (https://ipers.org/members) .

    Paid Time Off:

    Life is unpredictable, and at the State of Iowa, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Our leave policies, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with unlimited accrual, ensure you have the flexibility you need for personal and family matters.

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    Elevate your career with continuous learning opportunities. We support your growth through training programs, workshops, and tuition reimbursement.

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    Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.

     

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    Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?

     

    + No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

    + Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

     

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    How many years do you have of full time experience providing individual and group guidance and related counseling services in the areas of social, behavioral, educational, vocational and related program planning?

     

    + I do not have any of the applicable experience

    + Two years or less of the applicable experience

    + Two years to less than four years of the applicable experience

    + Four years or more of the applicable experience

     

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    How many years do you have of COMBINED post high school education AND/OR experience in full time work providing individual and group guidance and related counseling services in the areas of social, behavioral, educational, vocational and related program planning? 30 semester hours of post high school education equals one year of experience.

     

    + I do not have any of the education and/or experience

    + Two years or less of the combined education and/or experience

    + Two to less than four years of the combined education and/or experience

    + Four years or more of the combined education and/or experience

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    Employer

     

    State of Iowa

     

    Agency

     

    245 Corrections - Newton Correctional Facility

     

    Address

     

    307 S 60th Ave W

     

    Box 218

     

    Newton, Iowa, 50208

     

    Website

     

    https://doc.iowa.gov/find-facility/iowa-doc-districts-and-facilities/ncf

     

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