Corrections Counselor 1 SCI Greene

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Waynesburg (Greene County); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's State Correctional Institution Greene is seeking a Corrections Counselor 1 to support inmates as they work toward positive change and prepare for community re-entry. You will guide growth, stability, and responsibility.

You will provide counseling and casework, maintain records, and collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to support programming and behavioral improvement. This is a full-time role with hours 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree including 18 credits in sociology, counseling, psychology, social work, corrections or related field (or within 3 months of graduating).
• 18 college credits in related field or 3.5 years corrections experience to meet educational requirements.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training with 18 credits in related areas.

Responsibilities

• Inmate Counseling: Interview inmates, provide guidance, support conflict resolution, referrals for development.
• Caseload Records: Develop and present reports, coordinate with families, agencies and staff.
• Assessment Review: Analyze tests, histories, and documentation to determine programming needs and risk levels.
• Treatment Coordination: Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to support programming and expectations.
• Parole Assistance: Participate in re-entry planning and prepare reports for parole consideration.

Skills

Counseling skills

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 18 credits in related field

3.5 years corrections experience / 18 credits

Job description

Are you ready to make a positive difference in the lives of others? The Corrections Counselor 1 position with the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Greene offers a chance to support inmates as they work toward positive change. This role allows you to guide others through challenges while helping them build skills for life beyond the facility. You will make a meaningful impact by encouraging growth, stability, and responsibility.

This position provides counseling and casework support to inmates as they adjust to the correctional environment and prepare for community re-entry. As a Corrections Counselor 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Inmate Counseling: Interview inmates, offer guidance on adjustment, support conflict resolution, and provide referrals for social, educational, and vocational development
• Caseload Records: Develop, update, and present reports while coordinating communication with families, agencies, and institutional staff
• Assessment Review: Analyze tests, compile histories, and maintain documentation to determine programming needs and risk levels
• Treatment Coordination: Work with multidisciplinary staff to support programming, counseling, activities, and expectations that encourage behavioral improvement
• Parole Assistance: Participate in re-entry planning, secure identification documents, and prepare reports and recommendations for parole consideration

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• 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.

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/credits.

Special Requirement:

• 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 Requirement:

• 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.