Corrections Counselor - Juvenile (Open)

Kind of Work

Routine correctional work supervising residents detained at the Arrowhead Juvenile Center (AJC), which is a facility licensed by the Department of Corrections.

The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2026. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $26.07 - $39.42 per hour.

Please Note: As part of the application process, applicants will select the schedule they would be willing to accept. This information will be used to filter the eligible list and ensure applicants are being referred for interview according to their preference.

What is a continuous list?

• A list with no closing date, which means we are always accepting applications.
• When an applicant applies and passes the qualifying assessments listed below, they are placed on an eligible list.
• When vacancies arise, AJC requests names for interview. We filter the list according to schedule preference for the current vacancy and refer names for interview to AJC.

Arrowhead Regional Corrections does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for Arrowhead Regional Corrections, on a full-time basis. Arrowhead Regional Corrections does not provide sponsorship for employment visas. Distinguishing Features of Work

An employee in this class provides correctional services for minors detained at AJC. Employees in this class are responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the facility, juveniles and staff and counseling residents by modeling and teaching social skills, problem solving skills, and conflict resolution. Duties include providing direct care and supervising residents in a 24-hour 7 day a week (including holidays) facility; performing security checks and managing crises and conflicts as they occur; documentation of daily activities; medication delivery; providing transportation; and assisting residents develop life skills. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.

Work Environment

These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. CONSTANT : Balance; coordination; smell; stand; walk; hearing; vision; work with others; clients with behavioral challenges; and shift work. OCCASIONAL : Lift and carry up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 50 pounds; crouch/squat; grasp/handle; kneel; reach above shoulder; rotate trunk; sit; and stoop/bend. RARE : Crawl.

Selection Process

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail)

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Twenty-one (21) years of age or older OR between eighteen (18) years of age and twenty-one (21) years of age AND enrolled or completed course work in a postsecondary education program to pursue a degree in a behavioral science, according to Minnesota Statute 2960.0240.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualification

• One (1) year full-time paid verifiable experience in a correctional facility, group home, behavioral health program, hospital security, treatment program, shelter, or a related field.

Rating System Supplemental Questions will be 100% of the scoring process: Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 12-15.

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.

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.

Background Check Applicants selected for appointment to a position with Arrowhead Regional Corrections 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 one year probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.

Non-discrimination Arrowhead Regional Corrections is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.

Eligible Arrowhead Regional Corrections employees earn a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Vacation, Sick and Personal Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Benefits
• Deferred Compensation
• Training and Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vision

Benefits are prorated for part-time employees and administered in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement or management compensation plan.

01

Please type or clearly print your name.

02

The information you provide related to your education, training, and experience is subject to verification. I understand that giving false information, failing to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification.

• Yes

03

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for Arrowhead Regional Corrections?

• Yes
• No

04

All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for Arrowhead Regional Corrections. Arrowhead Regional Corrections does not provide sponsorship for employment visas, and it does not currently participate in E-Verify. Will you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for Arrowhead Regional Corrections in the United States?

• Yes, I will now, or will in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for Arrowhead Regional Corrections in the United States
• No, I will not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for Arrowhead Regional Corrections in the United States

05

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

06

Which of the following best describes your current status in accordance with Minnesota Statute 2960.0240.

• At least 21 years of age or older
• At least 18 years of age but younger than 21 years of age and enrolled or have completed course work in a postsecondary education program to pursue a degree in a behavioral science
• None of the above

07

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

08

Which of the following schedule(s) would you be willing to work? (Check all that apply. This question is used to select those who interview.) The current vacancy is a part-time position (FTE .75), with the opportunity to work up to full-time hours in most pay periods.

• Full-Time
• Part-Time
• Temporary

09

I understand that I am required to attach a copy of my driver's license (front and back) to my application. (Please attach a copy of your driver's license in the resume attachment of the online application, or send the copy to: Human Resources, 100 N. 5th Ave. W, Room 1, Duluth, MN 55802, fax number 218-725-5054 or email to [email protected]. Failure to provide a copy of your license will result in rejection of your application.) Note: By answering "No," we will not be able to accept your application.

• Yes
• No

10

The Corrections Counselor - Juvenile position involves shift work that includes 7am-3 pm, 3pm-11pm, and 11pm-7am. This also includes weekends and holidays. Please acknowledge that you are willing to accept this type of work.

• I am willing/able to accept this type of work
• I am unwilling/unable to accept this type of work (Checking this box will result in the rejection of your application.)

11

SME Explanation: Questions 12-15 will be reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert (SME). The questions will be scored and used to help determine 100% of your score. For each question please list the organization(s) and/or employers where you gained the experience. All information listed must also be supported in the work experience section of your application. I have read and understand the instructions given above and acknowledge that I understand my score is derived 100% from my answers to supplemental questions 12-15.

• Yes
• No

12

Describe your experience facilitating groups involving teenagers, or in one-to-one counseling of teenagers. Please include whether a curriculum was used in the facilitation of the groups.

13

Please describe your experience working with clients from a variety of diverse backgrounds.

14

Please describe your paid work experience working within a team setting.

15

Explain the importance of using good judgment and being a good role model to justice involved youth within a correctional facility.

16

I certify that my responses to the questions above are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question