Corrections Counselor 2 - SCI Forest

The Corrections Counselor 2 with the Department of Corrections (DOC) is a chance to inspire real change for people who are working to rebuild their lives. You guide inmates as they face tough challenges and learn stronger, healthier ways to move forward. Your support helps create a positive and focused rehabilitative setting at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Forest. This role gives you the opportunity to expand your professional influence while making a meaningful impact every single day.DESCRIPTION OF WORKInitial Interviews: Meet new inmates within 24 to 48 hours to explain institutional procedures and identify immediate concernsCorrectional Plans: Develop comprehensive plans by combining interview notes with psychological test results, classification information, and pre-sentence investigationsDaily Counseling: Visit inmates in housing units and provide individual and group counseling to support adjustment, promote positive behavior, and address emotional problemsPre-Release Process: Prepare documentation for community corrections placement and assist inmates in creating home and employment plansParole Coordination: Work with parole agents to complete required summaries and recommendationsGeneral Support: Assist inmates with daily living needs and adapt guidance to unique behavior and adjustment issuesWork Schedule and Additional InformationFull-time employment, 40 hours per weekWork hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday.This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.Telework: No option to telework.Salary: Starting salary may be non‑negotiable in some cases.REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYMinimum Experience and Training RequirementsSuccessful completion of the Corrections Counselor 1 training program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) orOne 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; orAn 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 RequirementsYou 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.Other RequirementsSuccessful 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 RequirementsYou must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Government Careers

Show more