Corrections Counselor 2 - SCI Greene

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Waynesburg (Greene County); On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections is seeking an experienced Corrections Counselor 2 at SCI Greene to provide counseling, casework, and reentry planning for inmates. You will interview inmates, develop skills, and coordinate treatment, while maintaining records and preparing parole-related reports.

Position offers a 40-hour work week, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM schedule, and a starting salary of $64,574.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the Corrections Counselor 1 training or
• One year of professional counseling or casework in a correctional facility with a bachelor’s degree incl. 18 credits in relevant fields
• Equivalent combination of experience and training including one year of counseling in corrections and 18 credits

Responsibilities

• Counsel inmates and provide guidance on adjustment, conflict resolution, and personal challenges
• Develop social, educational, and vocational skills for reentry to communities
• Maintain records and reports supporting coordinated inmate management
• Analyze tests and evaluations to determine programming needs and compile documentation
• Organize programming and services through a multidisciplinary approach
• Prepare parole reports and assist with identification and reintegration services

Skills

Counseling support

Case management

Assessment review

Treatment coordination

Reentry planning

Skill development

Education

Bachelor's degree with 18 credits in sociology/counseling/psychology/social work/corrections/criminal justice

Corrections Counselor 1 training program

Job description

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. Apply today to support safer communities and brighter outcomes!

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.

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.

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this posting. 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.