The Corrections Counselor 1 with the Department of Corrections (DOC) offers an opportunity to motivate inmates as they work toward personal growth and better decision making. You help individuals address challenges and develop important life skills for long-term success. Your support contributes to a positive and respectful environment at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Forest. This position lets you grow your experience while helping guide people toward a stronger future.This position focuses on counseling, casework, and guidance that help inmates adjust to institutional life and prepare for successful re-entry. You support positive behavior, build connections with families and community agencies, and encourage constructive decision making. As a Corrections Counselor 1, you will perform the following duties:Inmate Interviews: Conduct interviews to support institutional adjustment and identify personal or family concerns.Case Records: Compile assessments, histories, evaluations, and documentation for effective case management.Skill Development: Provide guidance that encourages growth in social, educational, and vocational abilities.Treatment Coordination: Work with staff to align programming, activities, and counseling with inmate needs.Re-Entry Planning: Assist with parole planning, secure identification, and reintegration services.Agency Communication: Share information with families, external agencies, and DOC staff regarding inmate progress.Work Schedule and Additional InformationFull-time employment, 40 hours per week.Work 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: 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 $56,541.00 (before taxes).You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.QualificationsThree years and six months as a corrections officer and 18 college credits in sociology, counseling, psychology, social work, corrections, criminal justice, or a related field.A bachelor's degree with 18 college credits in sociology, counseling, psychology, social work, corrections, criminal justice, or a related field.An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 18 college credits in the aforementioned fields.Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.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 in this job.Other RequirementsSuccessful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.You must meet the PA residency requirement.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.VeteransPennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.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
The Corrections Counselor 1 with the Department of Corrections (DOC) offers an opportunity to motivate inmates as they work toward personal growth and better decision making. You help individuals address challenges and develop important life skills for long-term success. Your support contributes to a positive and respectful environment at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Forest. This position lets you grow your experience while helping guide people toward a stronger future.This position focuses on counseling, casework, and guidance that help inmates adjust to institutional life and prepare for successful re-entry. You support positive behavior, build connections with families and community agencies, and encourage constructive decision making. As a Corrections Counselor 1, you will perform the following duties:Inmate Interviews: Conduct interviews to support institutional adjustment and identify personal or family concerns.Case Records: Compile assessments, histories, evaluations, and documentation for effective case management.Skill Development: Provide guidance that encourages growth in social, educational, and vocational abilities.Treatment Coordination: Work with staff to align programming, activities, and counseling with inmate needs.Re-Entry Planning: Assist with parole planning, secure identification, and reintegration services.Agency Communication: Share information with families, external agencies, and DOC staff regarding inmate progress.Work Schedule and Additional InformationFull-time employment, 40 hours per week.Work 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: 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 $56,541.00 (before taxes).You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.QualificationsThree years and six months as a corrections officer and 18 college credits in sociology, counseling, psychology, social work, corrections, criminal justice, or a related field.A bachelor's degree with 18 college credits in sociology, counseling, psychology, social work, corrections, criminal justice, or a related field.An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 18 college credits in the aforementioned fields.Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.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 in this job.Other RequirementsSuccessful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.You must meet the PA residency requirement.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.VeteransPennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.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
