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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania lists this Corrections Counselor 2 - SCI Greene opportunity in greene twp, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Corrections Counselor 2
Are you an experienced counseling professional who is looking for your next career move? Step into the role of Corrections Counselor 2 with the Department of Corrections and help guide positive change in our inmate population. This position gives you the chance to support individuals who are working to improve their lives at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Greene. Apply today to support safer communities and brighter outcomes!
This position focuses on providing counseling and casework services that help inmates adjust and prepare for successful reintegration. You will support positive behavioral change and coordinate essential treatment activities. As a Corrections Counselor 2, you will perform the following duties:
Counseling Support: Interview inmates and provide guidance on adjustment, conflict resolution, and personal challenges
Skill Development: Assist inmates in developing social, educational, and vocational skills to prepare for reentry to their communities
Case Management: Develop and maintain records and reports that support coordinated inmate management and reintegration planning
Assessment Review: Analyze tests and evaluations to determine programming needs and compile accurate case documentation
Treatment Coordination: Organize programming, activities, and services through a multidisciplinary approach to support behavioral change
Reentry Planning: Prepare parole reports, secure identification, and assist with services that aid in community reintegration
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
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 $64,574 (before taxes).
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:
Successful completion of the Corrections Counselor 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) training program; or
One year of professional counseling or casework experience in a correctional facility, and a bachelor's degree including 18 college credits in any combination of sociology, counseling, psychology, social work, corrections, criminal justice, or a related field; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of professional counseling or casework experience in a correctional facility and 18 college credits in any combination of sociology, counseling, psychology, social work, corrections, criminal justice, or a related field.
Special Requirements:
All employees must obtain Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN) and Pennsylvania Justice Network (JNET) certification within two months of employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this job.
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.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
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.
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