Corrections Counselor & Reentry Specialist

The County of Armstrong; Kittanning, Northern (Armstrong County, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Pension

Vacation & sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

The County of Armstrong is seeking a Corrections Counselor to provide counseling and crisis intervention for inmates at the Armstrong County Jail. You will record interviews, support re‑entry programs, and conduct classroom sessions while maintaining orderly operations and documenting cases in the OMS system.

Requirements include a BA/BS in psychology, sociology, or criminology, correctional experience or training, strong communication skills, and a PA DOC Training Certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology or criminology or related field.
• Experience in correctional/counseling settings preferred.
• Ability to organize, instruct and work with offenders in classroom and individual settings.
• Certification of Training from PA Department of Corrections Basic Training Academy required.
• Valid PA Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling/crisis intervention to inmates.
• Record each interview/session in the inmate’s treatment file.
• Facilitate programs to assist inmates in employment upon release.
• Support re‑integration programs for community re-entry.
• Conduct classroom sessions and maintain order.
• Develop treatment plans during initial inmate classification. File paperwork per 30+ day orders.
• Enter classification data into OMS; maintain organized files.
• Refer inmates to Jail Therapist/Psychiatrist as needed.
• Attend weekly classification review meetings.
• Assist with Megan’s Law paperwork and educational referrals.
• Gather documents on institutional adjustment for courts.
• Counsel inmates on personal/institutional concerns.
• Facilitate the Inmate Orientation Program.
• Refer inmates to county social services.
• Complete JNET authorization test and training as needed.
• Back‑up to Work Release/Intermittent Supervisors as required.

Skills

Counseling

Interpersonal communication

Instructing

Documentation

Education

BA/BS in psychology/sociology/criminology

PA DOC Training Certification

PA Driver’s License

Job description

The County of Armstrong is seeking a Corrections Counselor to provide counseling and crisis intervention for inmates at the Armstrong County Jail. You will record interviews, support re‑entry programs, and conduct classroom sessions while maintaining orderly operations and documenting cases in the OMS system.

Requirements include a BA/BS in psychology, sociology, or criminology, correctional experience or training, strong communication skills, and a PA DOC Training Certification.