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Form of workUnder the general direction of the Correctional Captain, Health Care Placement and Oversight Program (HCPOP) Medical Placement Section, the Correctional Counselor III (CC III) will match incarcerated-persons medical needs with institutional facility capabilities and programs. The consequences of these decisions have a significant impact on incarcerated-persons timely access to health care, compliance with court ordered mandates, and cost-effective utilization of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and CCHCS resources.
NOTE: It is up to the hiring authority to accept Training and Development (T&D) assignments. If you are interested in a T&D assignment, you are not required to meet MQs; however, you must indicate T&D as your eligibility when applying.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
About the location - HQ (Elk Grove)
Located less than 30 minutes from Sacramento and Lodi, the progressive city of Elk Grove offers a great mix of newly developed housing, business projects, and recreational opportunities. You will truly enjoy working at our campus-style office complex (FREE PARKING), and perhaps even call Elk Grove home.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR III
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-409204
Position #(s):
065-923-9902-XXX
Working Title:
CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR III
Classification:
CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR III $9,881.00 - $12,449.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
This position is located in Health Care Placement Oversight Program, Corrections Services. The Corrections Services programs provide vital services that ensure CCHCS' continued compliance, health care access, and safety throughout all 35 institutions.
This advertisement is for a Correctional Counselor III position located at HQ in Elk Grove, Sacramento County.
Please indicate the position number on your application: 065-923-9902-XXX.
NOTE: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure to have a valid email address on your application.
Special Requirements
*Please review the Special Requirements of the Correctional Counselor III classification within the attached Duty Statement.
*Please do NOT add any confidential information to your application or supporting documents such as: Social Security Number, LEAP status, examination score, etc.
PDF file format is preferred when submitting supporting documents.
This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.
Live Scan
Candidates new to CCHCS/DHCS are required to submit to a criminal history review process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting to obtain Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation clearances at the time of employment.
Tuberculosis (TB) Testing
All CDCR/CCHCS employees will be evaluated/tested for TB as a condition of employment.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 1/9/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
California Correctional Health Care Services
Attn: E.Lopez, JC# 409204
Classification and Pay
P.O. Box 588500, D-1, Personnel
Elk Grove , CA 95758
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
California Correctional Health Care Services
E.Lopez, JC#409204
8280 Longleaf Drive, Bldg. D-1, Suite 101
Elk Grove , CA 95758
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Statement of Qualifications - Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate Statement of Qualifications based on the instructions below will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the Statement of Qualifications. Please refer to the "Statement of Qualifications" section below for specific requirements.
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work collaboratively with peers/employees. Develop and work with staff to assist them in achieving their goals. Incumbent must be flexible, open minded and be able to adjust to various changes in operation and structure. Must be able to handle sensitive, complex and confidential issues. Be able to gain the trust of staff, peers, and internal/external programs/agencies.
Sound mental and emotional condition; freedom from any physical or mental condition that would interfere with the full performance of the essential functions of the job of a Correctional Counselor.
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, www.calhr.ca.gov , and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov .
Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System Benefit can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website at www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx .
Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx .
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Human Resources Contact:
When sending an email, include: job control (JC) #409204 and position # 065-923-9902-XXX
(000) -
cchcshrecos@cdcr.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Sherrie Bender
(000) -
Sherrie.Bender@cdcr.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
CCHCS EEO Office
(000) -
CCHCS_EEO@cdcr.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PRIORITY CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO RE-EMPLOYMENT, DEPARTMENTAL RESTRICTION OF APPOINTMENT, STATE RESTRICTION OF APPOINTMENT, AND SURPLUS CANDIDATES.
NOTE: It will be verified that list and transfer eligible applicants meet the MQs, per SPB Rule 250 prior to interviews and/or appointment. If it is determined an applicant with list eligibility does not meet the MQs, the necessary steps will be taken to have the applicant's name withheld from the eligibility list.
STATEMENT OF QUALFICATIONS OR SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WITHOUT A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ)/SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE (SQ) WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. NOTE: Resumes, cover letters, and other materials will not be accepted in place of the required SOQ/SQ.
• Applicant must answer the questions listed below in numerical order.
• SOQ shall not exceed one (1) page in length, single-spaced, 12 point Arial font, and be in justified paragraph format.
• The document shall be titled "Statement of Qualifications - (Your Full Name)."
• When completing the SOQ, please include all relevant experience, education, and training for the statement below.
Please explain your experience as it relates to the following questions below:
Describe your experience and knowledge that makes you qualified for the Correctional Counselor III (CCIII)/Classification Services Representative (CSR), HCPOP position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
