Corrections Counselor 2: Reentry Specialist

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Somerset Township (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Corrections at the State Correctional Institution Somerset is seeking a Corrections Counselor 2 to support inmate adjustment, programming, and re-entry preparation. You will develop records, coordinate treatment plans, and collaborate with staff and external agencies to promote successful reintegration.

The role emphasizes counseling, casework, and treatment coordination to facilitate behavioral progress and parole readiness within a structured

Qualifications

• Experience providing counseling or casework in a corrections setting is preferred.
• Completion of Corrections Counselor 1 training or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must meet education and experience requirements as outlined in the vacancy posting.

Responsibilities

• Interview inmates and provide counseling for personal, social, and vocational development.
• Prepare and maintain casework records and communicate with staff and families.
• Review assessments to guide programming and treatment planning.
• Coordinate treatment plans with programming, activities, and expectations.
• Assist with re-entry planning and parole reporting.

Skills

Inmate counseling

Case management

Assessment

Treatment coordination

Parole preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree with 18 college credits in related field

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Corrections at the State Correctional Institution Somerset is seeking a Corrections Counselor 2 to support inmate adjustment, programming, and re-entry preparation. You will develop records, coordinate treatment plans, and collaborate with staff and external agencies to promote successful reintegration.

The role emphasizes counseling, casework, and treatment coordination to facilitate behavioral progress and parole readiness within a structured