Corrections Employment and Vocational Assistant - SCI Albion

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections is seeking a Corrections Employment and Vocational Assistant at SCI Albion. You will support inmate job readiness, coordinate training experiences, and help inmates build practical skills to pursue productive futures.

Highlights include coordinating work assignments, payroll support, employment counseling, and maintaining records with staff. Full-time, 37.5 hours weekly, salary starting at $46,827, with standard benefits.

Qualifications

• Three years of clerical experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work assignments and review employment histories.
• Train supervisors on payroll procedures and audit time records.
• Provide employment counseling to help inmates address job challenges and training options.
• Document inmate work status, training progress, and re-entry information for reports.
• Maintain communication with inmate supervisors and support problem solving for work assignments.

Skills

Clerical experience

Communication

Job description

THE POSITION

As a Corrections Employment and Vocational Assistant with the Department of Corrections (DOC) at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Albion, you play an important role in helping inmates prepare for productive futures. You support job readiness, coordinate training experiences, and assist individuals as they build practical skills. Your efforts help inmates overcome challenges and move toward greater stability. This position provides a meaningful opportunity to guide growth and support long-term success.

As a Corrections Employment and Vocational Assistant with the Department of Corrections (DOC) at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Albion, you play an important role in helping inmates prepare for productive futures. You support job readiness, coordinate training experiences, and assist individuals as they build practical skills. Your efforts help inmates overcome challenges and move toward greater stability. This position provides a meaningful opportunity to guide growth and support long-term success.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role supports the Inmate Employment Program by helping coordinate work assignments, guiding training needs, and assisting inmates with job readiness. You work closely with institutional staff, inmate workers, and the Corrections Employment Vocational Coordinator to support employment goals and vocational growth. As a Corrections Employment and Vocational Assistant, you will perform the following duties:

• Work Assignment Support: Assist with coordinating work assignments, reviewing employment histories, and recommending vocational opportunities
• Payroll Coordination: Train supervisors on payroll procedures, audit time records, and address payroll problem inquiries
• Employment Counseling: Provide guidance to help inmates address job challenges and select training options
• Record Management: Document inmate work status, training progress, and re-entry information for reports
• Supervisor Communication: Maintain communication with inmate supervisors and support problem solving for work assignments

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• 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 $46,827.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of clerical experience; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

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.