About this opportunity
GovernmentJobs.com lists this Corrections Counselor 2 - SCI Smithfield opportunity in huntingdon, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Corrections Counselor 2
As a Corrections Counselor 2 with the Department of Corrections (DOC), you will help lead inmates through important steps that support growth and responsibility. You will work with individuals as they manage concerns, build new skills, and make plans for productive re-entry. This position allows you to use your talents to boost positive behavior, improve decision-making, and support strong partnerships inside the institution. Join the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Smithfield and contribute to a team that is dedicated to guidance, progress, and long-term success.
Corrections Counselors provide structured counseling and casework services that support inmate adjustment, behavioral change, and successful re-entry planning. This position requires careful evaluation, strong communication, and coordination with staff and outside agencies. As a Corrections Counselor 2, you will perform the following duties:
Inmate Counseling: Interview inmates, offer guidance, provide referrals, and support positive adjustment within the institution and community
Case Management: Develop records, prepare reports, manage caseload information, and communicate with families, agencies, and staff
Assessment Review: Analyze tests, compile histories, review evaluations, and maintain documentation for sentencing, planning, and re-entry
Treatment Coordination: Work with the Unit Team to plan programming, support behavioral goals, and participate in staffing discussions
Parole Preparation: Assist with parole planning, recommend re-entry services, and secure identification and resources for release
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 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 $64,574.00 (before taxes).
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
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.
Worksite address
huntingdon, PA, 16654, US
Who can apply
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