PRISON TREATMENT SPECIALIST I

Dauphin County; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union position

Job summary

Dauphin County Prison is hiring a Treatment Specialist I to provide caseload counseling and coordinate referrals for incarcerated individuals in Harrisburg, PA. The role includes initial classification, daily cell changes, and maintaining population documentation under supervision.

The position is unionized and starts at $20.00 per hour. Education in social sciences or related fields is required, with on-the-job training offered to ensure success in this correctional setting.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in social sciences, psychology, education, or related field.
• Counseling experience is preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old by hire date.
• Certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED after hire.

Responsibilities

• Interviews incarcerated individuals to identify needs and make referrals.
• Performs initial classification and re-classification under procedures.
• Manages cell changes, move lists, and population board updates.
• Coordinates movement with Shift Commander and ensures access for inmates and attorneys.

Skills

Counseling

Casework

Documentation

Education

Associates degree in social sciences/psychology/education

Job description

LOOKING FOR BETTER PAY AND BENEFITS?

We’ve got you covered.

Our starting pay and step increases are already among the best among our peers – and getting even better. But we also want you to build a career with us. That’s why we offer the highest career pay rates of similar correctional facilities in our region.

The Treatment Specialist I provides casework and counseling services to incarcerated individuals at Dauphin County Prison. He/she may work collaboratively with a Treatment Specialist II, whose duties he/she may appropriate or share as necessary or as directed by proper authority, and reports to the Director of Unit Management or Deputy Warden of Treatment. This is a union position. The starting rate for the Treatment Specialist I position is $20.00 per hour.

Never worked in a prison before? We’ve got you covered. At Dauphin County Prison, we offer education and on-the-job training to ensure you are successful. This includes a 2-week post-employment orientation, including instruction by senior Treatment staff and peers.

THE DETAILS: Dauphin County Prison is currently accepting applications for the full-time position of Treatment Specialist I. The Treatment Specialist I interviews incarcerated individuals on-block, identifying and recording presenting problems and evident needs (including, but not limited to, physical or mental infirmities, familial or legal concerns, and general adjustment to Prison living) in order to make appropriate referrals. In addition, the Treatment Specialist I completes the initial classification of newly incarcerated individuals and re-classification of currently incarcerated individuals in accordance with established procedures and/or as the Director of Unit Management directs. The Treatment Specialist I completes cell changes daily, in accordance with established procedure; updates population board; prepares/updates Move Lists, as assigned; assists in orientation (including facilitation of orientation groups); coordinates the movement of incarcerated individuals with Shift Commander or designee; ensures incarcerated individuals’ and attorneys' mutual access; completes validated risk assessments; documents contact with inmates in Offender Management System; completes referrals for alcohol and drug treatment and coordinates phone contact with partnering agencies.

OUR MISSION & VALUES: Dauphin County Prison’s mission is to professionally and proudly serve to improve our community of staff, inmates and the public. We are committed to upholding our core values: Professionalism, Transparency, Compassion, Excellence and Pride.

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Minimum Education, Experience, and Training Requirements

Associates degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in social sciences, psychology, education, or a related field; counseling experience preferred.

Other Requirements

The qualified candidate must be at least 21 years of age by the date of hire. Following hire, successful completion and maintenance of accreditation/certification in First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, and use of automatic external defibrillator (AED). A favorable criminal background check is required.

Dauphin County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Dauphin County prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1261


• Job Category Prison


• Job Schedule Full time


• Job Shift Day


• Locations 501 Mall Rd, Harrisburg, PA, 17111, US