Corrections Counselor 1 - SCI Waymart
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Wayne County, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Corrections Counselor 1 position with the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Waymart gives you the chance to support positive change every day. You help individuals build skills that prepare them for a better future. This role lets you guide growth, encourage success, and strengthen community safety. Step into a career where your work truly makes an impact! This role focuses on guiding inmates as they adjust to the correctional setting and work toward personal growth. You support problem solving, communication, and skill building that aid successful reentry.
Requirements
- Three years and six months as a corrections officer, and 18 college credits in any combination of sociology, counseling, psychology, social work, corrections, criminal justice, or a related field; or 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 18 college credits in any combination of sociology, counseling, psychology, social work, corrections, criminal justice, or a related field.
- Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.
- 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.
- Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
- Must meet the PA residency requirement.
- Must be able to perform essential job functions.
- Must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Conduct interviews to understand adjustment needs, offer guidance, and support positive growth
- Maintain records, reports, and communication needed to manage inmate caseloads and support reintegration
- Analyze tests, histories, and evaluations to recommend programming and document key information
- Work with multidisciplinary teams to align services and promote consistent behavioral expectations
- Assist with parole preparation, community reintegration, and completion of reports and recommendations
Benefits
- Eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
