Corrections Counselor 2 - SCI Greene

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Waynesburg (Greene County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania invites applications for a Corrections Counselor 2 at the State Correctional Institution Greene in Waynesburg, PA. This full-time position focuses on counseling and casework to aid inmate reintegration, with duties spanning interview, guidance, program development, and documentation.

Salary ranges from $64,574 to $98,144 annually. Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of professional counseling or casework in a correctional facility.
• Special Requirements include CLEAN and JNET certification within two months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Counsel inmates and provide guidance on adjustment, conflict resolution and personal challenges.
• Assist inmates in developing social, educational, and vocational skills for reentry to their communities.
• Develop and maintain records and reports to support coordinated inmate management and reintegration planning.
• Analyze tests and evaluations to determine programming needs and compile case documentation.
• Organize programming, activities, and services through a multidisciplinary approach to support behavioral change.
• Prepare parole reports and assist with services that aid community reintegration.

Skills

Counseling

Case Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

18 college credits in sociology/counseling/psychology/social work/corrections/criminal justice

Job description

Salary

$64,574.00 - $98,144.00 Annually

Location

Greene County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-60609-47540

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR GRN Trmt Svcs

Opening Date

10/14/2026

Closing Date

10/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

47540

Position Number

00204174

Union

SEIU Local 668

Bargaining Unit

F4

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

00113650

Bureau / Division

State Correctional Institution at Greene

Worksite Address

169 Progress Drive

City

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15370

Contact Name

Trisha Pratt

Contact Phone

717.317.5339

Contact Email

[e-mail]

The Position

Are you an experienced counseling professional who is looking for your next career move? Step into the role of Corrections Counselor 2 with the Department of Corrections and help guide positive change in our inmate population. This position gives you the chance to support individuals who are working to improve their lives at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Greene.

Description of Work

This position focuses on providing counseling and casework services that help inmates adjust and prepare for successful reintegration. You will support positive behavioral change and coordinate essential treatment activities. As a Corrections Counselor 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Counseling Support: Interview inmates and provide guidance on adjustment, conflict resolution, and personal challenges
• Skill Development: Assist inmates in developing social, educational, and vocational skills to prepare for reentry to their communities
• Case Management: Develop and maintain records and reports that support coordinated inmate management and reintegration planning
• Assessment Review: Analyze tests and evaluations to determine programming needs and compile accurate case documentation
• Treatment Coordination: Organize programming, activities, and services through a multidisciplinary approach to support behavioral change
• Reentry Planning: Prepare parole reports, secure identification, and assist with services that aid in community reintegration

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 $64,574 (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:

• Successful completion of the Corrections Counselor 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) training program; or
• One year of professional counseling or casework experience in a correctional facility, and 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 one year of professional counseling or casework experience in a correctional facility and 18 college credits in any combination of sociology, counseling, psychology, social work, corrections, criminal justice, or a related field.

Special Requirements:

• All employees 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.