Corrections Employment and Vocational Coordinator - SCI Greene

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Waynesburg (Greene County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections, seeks a Corrections Employment and Vocational Coordinator at SCI Greene to oversee inmate employment programs, vocational planning, and job skill development to support rehabilitation and workforce readiness.

You will supervise staff, coordinate work assignments, conduct assessments, manage payroll processes, and provide counseling to inmates for successful reentry and career development.

Responsibilities

• 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

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; 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.

This position is subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding. If no applicable union-covered bidders apply, other applicants may be considered.

• Senior rights apply for Corrections Employment and Vocational Assistants
• Senior/Promotion Unit: 235

You must be eligible for selection in accordance with merit system employment regulations.

Recruitment Methods

• Applicants must meet one of the following methods to be considered for this vacancy:
  • Seniority Promotion
  • Seniority Unit Lateral
• When the collective bargaining obligation(s) have been met; then the following recruitment methods may be used:
  • Promotion Without Exam
  • Reassignment(Only current civil service employees in the same agency who hold the same or similar job title, with the same maximum salary, within the same occupational group or where there is a logical career movement, will qualify for reassignment.)
  • Transfer(Only current civil service employees who hold the same job title will qualify for transfer to another agency.)
  • Voluntary Demotion

Promotion Without Examination (PWOE)

• Class Restrictions for Promotion Without Examination Only - You must have or have held regular civil service status in one of the following classifications:
  • Corrections Employment and Vocational Assistant
  • We will also consider applications from current Commonwealth employees in pay scale group ST05 for which there is a logical occupational, functional, or career developmental relationship to this position. All applicants must meet the minimum experience and training requirements.
• Employees who previously held regular civil service status in the job title of the position being filled are also eligible for promotion without examination.
• The promotion without examination requirements are issued in accordance with merit system employment regulations.
• Meritorious service is defined as (a) the absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the posting, and (b) the last regular or probationary performance evaluation showing an overall rating of satisfactory or higher.
• Applicants must have a minimum of one year in the next lower classes by the posting closing date with no break in service.

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.