Corrections Counselor II: Case Management & Re-Entry

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Smithfield Township (Bradford County); On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Corrections Counselor 2 at SCI Smithfield to lead inmates through counseling, casework, and re-entry planning. You will interview inmates, manage records, and coordinate with staff and outside agencies to support programming and behavioral goals.

Typical duties include parole preparation, securing re-entry resources, and maintaining documentation for sentencing and planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 18 college credits in sociology, counseling, psychology, social work, corrections, criminal justice, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Interview inmates, offer guidance, provide referrals, and support positive adjustment within the institution and community.
• Develop records, prepare reports, manage caseload information, and communicate with families, agencies, and staff.
• Analyze tests, compile histories, review evaluations, and maintain documentation for sentencing, planning, and re-entry.
• Work with the Unit Team to plan programming, support behavioral goals, and participate in staffing discussions.
• Assist with parole planning, recommend re-entry services, and secure identification and resources for release.

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 18 college credits in sociology, counseling, psychology, social work, corrections, criminal justice, or related field

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Corrections Counselor 2 at SCI Smithfield to lead inmates through counseling, casework, and re-entry planning. You will interview inmates, manage records, and coordinate with staff and outside agencies to support programming and behavioral goals.

Typical duties include parole preparation, securing re-entry resources, and maintaining documentation for sentencing and planning.