Corrections Counselor 1 - SCI Fayette

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; La Belle (PA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is hiring a Corrections Counselor 1 at the State Correctional Institution Fayette in Fayette County. You will provide counseling and casework for inmates, support re-entry planning, and collaborate with treatment staff to guide inmates toward positive goals in a structured facility.

Responsibilities include inmate interviews, case management, assessments, program coordination, and teamwork with supervisors.

Qualifications

• Three years and six months as a corrections officer or a bachelor’s degree with 18 credits in sociology, counseling, psychology, social work, corrections or related field.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training with 18 related credits.
• Education may be satisfied within three months of graduating for the qualifying degree.

Responsibilities

• Interview inmates to aid adjustment and provide encouragement.
• Maintain records, prepare reports, and share information with staff.
• Analyze evaluations and compile case records to guide programming.
• Support treatment goals through coordination of activities, counseling, and education.
• Assist with parole planning and reintegration recommendations.
• Collaborate with supervisors, treatment staff and professionals to address inmate needs.

Skills

Corrections experience

18 college credits

Bachelor's degree w/ 18 credits

Equivalent combination

Education

Bachelor's degree with 18 related credits

Job description

$56,541.00 - $86,022.00 Annually

Fayette County, PA

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

CS-2026-56461-47530

Department of Corrections

CR FYT Trmt Srvs

08/17/2026

8/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

47530

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

SEIU Local 668

F4

ST06

00112850

SCI Fayette

50 Overlook Drive

La Belle, Pennsylvania

15450

Trisha Pratt

717.317.5339

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

The Corrections Counselor 1 with the Department of Corrections (DOC), at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Fayette offers a meaningful opportunity to guide inmates as they navigate the challenges of a secure correctional environment and work toward positive goals. This role allows you to support growth by helping individuals build social, educational, and vocational skills that can strengthen their future after incarceration. You contribute to a structured and professional setting where inmates receive direction and encouragement. It is an opportunity to make a positive impact while building a strong foundation in correctional counseling.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role provides counseling and casework services that support inmates during their incarceration and preparation for re-entry. As a Corrections Counselor 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Inmate Interviews: Speak with inmates to assist with adjustment and provide encouragement
• Case Management: Maintain records, prepare reports, and share information with staff and agencies
• Assessment Review: Analyze evaluations and compile case records to guide recommended programming
• Program Coordination: Support treatment goals by aligning activities, counseling, and educational services
• Re-Entry Support: Assist with parole planning and provide recommendations for reintegration
• Team Collaboration: Work with supervisors, treatment staff, and other professionals to address inmate needs

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $56,541.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years and six months as a corrections officer, and 18 college credits in any combination of sociology, counseling, psychology, social work, corrections, criminal justice, or a related field; or
• A bachelor's degree including 18 college credits in any combination of sociology, counseling, psychology, social work, corrections, criminal justice, or a related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 18 college credits in any combination of sociology, counseling, psychology, social work, corrections, criminal justice, or a related field.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Special Requirements:

• You must obtain Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN) and Pennsylvania Justice Network (JNET) certification within two months of employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this job.

Other Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.