Corrections Employment and Vocational Coordinator - SCI Greene

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Amwell Township (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking aCorrections Employment and Vocational Coordinator at SCI Greene to lead employment and vocational programs for inmates, guiding planning, placement, and skills development to support workforce readiness.

You will supervise staff, coordinate work assignments, conduct assessments, and provide employment counseling, ensuring compliance with training requirements and institutional operations.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in corrections employment and vocational activities or equivalent.
• Basic training completed in Elizabethtown, PA.
• Must meet PA residency requirements.
• Background check and CJIS compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and guide employment program activities.
• Coordinate inmate work assignments and vocational training.
• Conduct intake interviews and develop training/placement plans.
• Manage inmate payroll processes and audit records for accuracy.
• Provide counseling on job adjustment and reentry needs.
• Collaborate with supervisors to adjust work assignments.

Skills

Corrections workforce development

Program leadership

Employment counseling

Job description

Are you ready to use your leadership skills to make a meaningful impact? The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a Corrections Employment and Vocational Coordinator at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Greene to help shape programs that prepare inmates for productive futures. Through employment planning, vocational development, and individualized guidance, you will play a key role in supporting rehabilitation and workforce readiness. This is an opportunity to build a rewarding career while helping others gain the skills needed to succeed beyond incarceration.

This position manages inmate employment programs, vocational planning, and job skill development activities within a correctional institution. The role also provides leadership, counseling, and coordination to support workforce readiness and institutional operations. As a Corrections Employment and Vocational Coordinator, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Leadership: Supervise staff, develop program goals, oversee daily operations, and provide guidance on employment program activities
• Job Placement: Coordinate inmate work assignments and vocational training opportunities based on skills, interests, and institutional needs
• Career Assessment: Conduct intake interviews, review employment histories and supporting information, and develop training and placement plans
• Payroll Administration: Manage inmate compensation processes, review payroll activities, and audit time and attendance records for accuracy and compliance
• Employment Counseling: Provide guidance on job adjustment concerns, vocational opportunities, skill development, and reentry preparation needs
• Staff Collaboration: Communicate with work supervisors and train staff to facilitate problem-solving, tracking, and changes 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 7:00 AM to 3:00 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:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• 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:

• Two years of experience as a Corrections Employment and Vocational Assistant (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of para-professional experience in obtaining and evaluating vocational or employment information; 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.

Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

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 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.