Initial Posting Date:

07/13/2026

Application Deadline:

07/23/2026

Agency:

Department of Corrections

Salary Range:

$6,895 - $9,140

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Special Housing Program Coordinator, Correctional Counselor with Entry level option (Salem)

Job Description:

Special Housing Program Coordinator, Correctional Counselor with Entry level option (Salem)

Oregon State Correctional Institution

Oregon Department of Corrections

Oregon State Correctional Institution (OSCI) is seeking a motivated, collaborative professional to step into the role of Special Housing Coordinator. This position provides leadership, structure, and coordination for programming within the Special Housing Unit.

Candidates who do not meet the minimum qualifications for the Correctional Counselor may be considered as an underfill in the Entry Correctional Counselor classification.

An underfill must meet the minimum qualifications for the lower classification and would receive the pay in accordance with the lower classifications salary range until they meet the minimum qualification for the full position. At that time the successful candidate would be moved to the higher classification and salary range.

The salary range for the underfill is: $5,483- $6,578.

Preference may be given to candidates who can meet the full qualifications.

About the Job – Your Role

The Special Housing Program Coordinator is responsible for directing, managing, and coordinating all program activities within OSCI’s Special Housing Unit. This role is critical in supporting AIC stabilization, behavior change, and successful transition back to general population while maintaining institutional safety and security.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and implement existing and new program components that are consistent with sound corrections policy to enhance AIC transition
• Facilitates evidence-based programs in special housing units statewide, some examples include Getting Started, Social Values, Responsible Thinking, Self-Control, Peer Relationships, Family ties, Substance Use, and Seeking Employment.
• Utilizes techniques such as motivational interviewing and Trauma Informed Care, derived from contractor or internal DOC trainers, to facilitate behavior change and address identified patterns of behavior.
• Records data, tracks participants, and evaluates participation detail while collaborating with resource providers and multi-disciplinary teams
• Meets with AICs one-on-one to review curriculum assignments assigned by special housing program coordinators and provide individual services.
• Prepares and provides weekly and monthly reports to multidisciplinary teams and the Assistant Superintendent of Special Housing to assist with updating unit data.

This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Minimum Qualifications

Your application materials will be reviewed to verify that you have:

• Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science, criminal justice or related field with major coursework in behavioral science; AND have two (2) years of professional counseling experience working with clientele in a social service or rehabilitativ