Entry Level Correctional Counselor Jobs
New grad correctional counselor jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship, field placement, or practicum can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like PHYSICIAN AFFILIATE GROUP OF NEW YORK, TeamHealth, and Denver Health hiring at this level now.
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Comprehensive Benefits Package to include health insurance with the NC State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees, retirement benefits through the NC Retirement System, Paid Time Off, and a supplemental cafeteria plan.
- Teach organized courses in accordance with the Human Resources Development course descriptions
- Develop, update and implement curriculum and educational materials and methods used to advance learning in the classroom
- Organize and maintain class area, including physical facilities, equipment, inventory and materials in clean, neat operating condition
- Maintain accurate attendance records, student registration information and course paperwork
- Assist students with developing résumés, cover letters, and job seeking/keeping skills
- Provide career counseling and career assessment
- Instruct keyboarding and the basic computer skills needed in the workplace
- Comply with college policies, internal audit procedures, and local and state rules and regulations
- Participate in faculty/department meetings, college-wide professional development training, committees and campus activities
- Participate in short-range and long-range planning
- Provide program participants and peers with a positive role model in terms of character and citizenship
- Adhere to correctional institution policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Human Resources Development, Associate Vice President for Career and Workforce Development, and the Vice President of Career and Workforce Development.
- Associate’s Degree
- Experience teaching and/or training adult learners
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications, e-mail and internet research
- Minimum of one (1) year teaching experience at a community college and/or in a correctional facility
- Demonstrated high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Proven ability to deal effectively, cooperatively, and tactfully with program participants, correctional facility staff, college administrators, and faculty
- Personal and professional integrity that communicates a sense of mission, leadership, and an ability to be self-motivated
- An uncompromising commitment to student learning
Comprehensive Benefits Package to include health insurance with the NC State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees, retirement benefits through the NC Retirement System, Paid Time Off, and a supplemental cafeteria plan.
- Teach organized courses in accordance with the Human Resources Development course descriptions
- Develop, update and implement curriculum and educational materials and methods used to advance learning in the classroom
- Organize and maintain class area, including physical facilities, equipment, inventory and materials in clean, neat operating condition
- Maintain accurate attendance records, student registration information and course paperwork
- Assist students with developing résumés, cover letters, and job seeking/keeping skills
- Provide career counseling and career assessment
- Instruct keyboarding and the basic computer skills needed in the workplace
- Comply with college policies, internal audit procedures, and local and state rules and regulations
- Participate in faculty/department meetings, college-wide professional development training, committees and campus activities
- Participate in short-range and long-range planning
- Provide program participants and peers with a positive role model in terms of character and citizenship
- Adhere to correctional institution policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Human Resources Development, Associate Vice President for Career and Workforce Development, and the Vice President of Career and Workforce Development.
- Associate’s Degree
- Experience teaching and/or training adult learners
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications, e-mail and internet research
- Minimum of one (1) year teaching experience at a community college and/or in a correctional facility
- Demonstrated high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Proven ability to deal effectively, cooperatively, and tactfully with program participants, correctional facility staff, college administrators, and faculty
- Personal and professional integrity that communicates a sense of mission, leadership, and an ability to be self-motivated
- An uncompromising commitment to student learning
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Entry Level Correctional Counselor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level correctional counselor job?
Start by completing a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, or a related field, and prioritize internships or field placements in correctional, rehabilitation, or community supervision settings. At the entry level, employers look for candidates who demonstrate empathy, communication skills, and an understanding of case management basics. A strong practicum record or volunteer work with at-risk populations gives candidates a clear edge over those with coursework alone.
Which companies hire entry level correctional counselors?
Companies hiring entry level correctional counselors right now include PHYSICIAN AFFILIATE GROUP OF NEW YORK, TeamHealth, and Denver Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of state and county correctional agencies, private prison management companies, nonprofit reentry organizations, and community supervision programs looking to build out frontline counseling staff.
Are there remote entry level correctional counselor jobs?
Yes, though most correctional counselor roles are facility-based or in-person by nature. About 0% of entry level correctional counselor openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and these positions tend to focus on case management documentation, reentry planning support, or telehealth counseling rather than direct in-facility work.
Are these new grad correctional counselor jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior correctional counselor roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it explicitly welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or practicum hours in place of paid work history, or signals openness to candidates who bring a relevant degree and a demonstrated interest in rehabilitation or corrections over a lengthy employment record.
Which industries hire the most entry level correctional counselors?
Entry Level correctional counselor roles concentrate in Education and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they operate large caseloads that require frontline counseling staff and regularly onboard new graduates to support supervision, reentry programming, and behavioral health services within correctional systems.