Corrections Counselor - St. Louis County Jail at St. Louis County, Minnesota – Duluth, Minnesota

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.