Reentry Success Counselor II

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania

Scranton (Lackawanna County)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Scranton is seeking a Corrections Counselor 2 to support reentrants with counseling, case management, and structured guidance aimed at successful community reintegration. The role focuses on goal setting, crisis support, orientation, skill building, and thorough case documentation, with community coordination to connect clients with local resources.

Typical schedule is full-time, with late afternoon hours and benefits.

Qualifications

Successful completion of required counseling or correctional training, or equivalent.
Bachelor’s degree with 18 credits in sociology, counseling, psychology, social work, corrections, or criminal justice.

Responsibilities

Assist reentrants with employment, education, housing, and community service planning.
Conduct assessments, provide crisis support, and refer to needed services.
Guide reentrants through orientation activities via one-on-one discussions.
Lead workshops promoting pro-social behavior and family reunification.
Maintain electronic case files and document progress per PREA standards.
Represent the center in community outreach and connect reentrants with resources.